Joe Matera

Founder / National Director

Before the vision of FCA Surf began surfing has long played an important role in the life Joe Matera who is intent on “sharing the stoke” of riding a wave!  Since catching his first wave in 1975 surfing has positively influenced his lifestyle, forming friendships from around the globe.

“The board-sports of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding were a great influence to me as a teen and still reside in my being.  God has used these sports in amazing ways in my life”.

Joe has committed his life to the Lord and sees surfers as people who are already deeply in love with God’s creation. Through surfing and having a relationship with God people can change their lives and community.

Surfing now for 37 years Joe is a Certified Master Surfing Instructor associated with the National Surf Schools and Instructors Association (NSSIA).  Married 16 years to Laura, they have three daughters who enjoy surfing.

Joe has been in full time ministry since 1998.

Kyle Clayton

Assistant Director - Ocean City, NJ

Kyle has been on staff with FCA as the Area Representative of coaches, camps, community & campus ministry in Cape May and Atlantic Counties since March 2010. He graduated from Virginia Tech where he earned a degree in Music Technology and Business Leadership. While attending college, he participated in numerous intramural sports and founded the FCA at Virginia Tech.

Kyle has experience in almost all aspects of FCA from being a camper in high school, leader in college and being on staff. Kyle lives in Ocean City. He is also the coach for the varsity men's swimming and diving team at Ocean City High School.

Laura

Director of Camper Services

Laura’s love of summertime, beach culture and a healthy lifestyle telegraphs into our camps.  A multi-tasker, she always will stop what she’s doing to lend an ear or to give a helping hand. While Laura juggles surf camp, home, three daughters, cats, chickens and a demanding husband, she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling from Liberty University.

Formally working as the director of the Family Life Center at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, she has a heart for boys and girls and women especially.

You will usually find Laura with her hat & sunglasses on, handing out  fresh cut fruit from a Tupperware container and Luna Bars!

Shaun

Senior Intern Instructor

This is Shauns' 3rd year with us. Shaun is fit and he can surf extremely well on his Firewire surfboard or even a soft foamboard and make it rip!

Shaun has a great eye for the details of surfing and he will spot your surfing needs and show you exactly where you need to improve.

Shaun will instruct you in his easy teaching style and you'll be surfing great! He's a good guy to make freinds with at camp.

Brittany

Instructor

Brittany is a " New Jersey surfer girl" studying  to become a director and sound designer at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. This is her 2nd summer with us. Surfing and skateboarding are two of her passions including writing her own music, playing guitar and drumming. Brittany especially enjoys being in the ocean and teaching her students how to surf!

When you see her with a movie camera this summer try to look natural and you may become a star in one of her next movies.Her desire is to start a Christan film production company.

Chris

Instructor

Chris is from Santa Cruz, CA and he attends UCLA. He's part of the Campus Crusade Ocean City NJ Project this summer. Besides surfing, Chris is into soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, and mixed martial arts.

Alex

Instructor

Alex is an all around good guy and he started out with FCA SURF as a Jr. Intern a few years ago. A great surfer and SUP enthuasist he also is an excellent Lacrosse player and has signed up with Stevens Institute of Technology for college.

Lexi

Instructor

This is Lexi's first summer with us but we've been watching her surf for a few years. She demonstrates true  surfer style politeness out in the surf. Lexi is always a bright and sunny personality who is easy to like and she can swim really well competitively.

Ryan

Instructor

Ryan has been a great help with our surf camps for awhile now. He's a radical guy and he knows the benefit of practicing and he's a great teacher and coach!

Volunteers and Jr. Interns

Alumni Section of our Staff, Interns and Volunteers

All our staff are very special and all the campers have their favorites. People always ask us what ever happened to my instructor? We hope that this helps you!

David

Instructor

David is coming back to Surf Camp in Ocean City to visit us in August, which is making a lot of people happy! David was on staff for two summers.

David is a student at Califormia Polytechnic State University, studing to become a teacher. He is a northern Calfornia native, played water polo in high school and now plays volleyball for Cal Poly. He is invloved at his school campus in Campus Crusade For Christ.

Most everybody likes his laid-back and easy going appraoch to surfing instruction. If something is missing from your lunch box, just look for David.

TJ

Instructor

TJ is a New Jersey native who has a strong passion for filmmaking, surfing, and Jesus Christ. He graduated from Drexel University in the spring of 2010 with a degree in Film and Video. After the summer he moved to the Southern California and is make a go in the film business.

TJ attended FCA meetings at his high school but this will be his first time working with the organization. He is excited to begin working and can’t wait to see what the summer has in store for him!

Jamie

Camper Services

                                                                 Jamie got married in July 2011 and will not be avilable to work with us this summer. You may see her stopping by surf camp to visit this summer. We are especially excited for Jamie and Doug!

Summer 2010

Jamie is really excited about spending this summer at one of her favorite places – the beach – and doing one of her favorite things – investing in people.  During the year, she is a high school English teacher who really loves her job.  With the plus of having summers off, the past few years have allowed Jamie to travel to new places, meet new people, and develop new passions in her life. 

Working for FCA this summer will be her next, fun adventure!  Jamie loves Jesus, giggling with her crazy niece, writing, and having spontaneous dance parties just about anywhere. 

Contact Information

Joe Matera

245 Tuckahoe Road
Marmora, NJ 08223-1354
609-390-5662

surf(at)fca(dot)org