DJ Marvin
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Sharing our wonderful world (from freefall to the community) with others. Making dreams come true!
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Make the most of each jump and you will take away the most from each jump.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
We can learn from EVERYONE, from the first time jumper to a national champion. Always have an open heart and mind.
Valerie Marvin
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Helping others learn something extraordinary and work towards individual goals.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Fly safe and have fun.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Say what you mean, mean what you say.
Katy Van Lowe
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Helping someone reach their goals.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Keep calm and have fun!
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Keep an open mind and never stop learning.
Chris Fudala
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Watching the “light bulb” come on.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Land safely...so we can go again!
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Keep learning. Keep growing. Set goals. Set your ego aside. Everyone has something to teach you, from a first-time jumper to someone with 20,000+ jumps.
Hank Prewitt
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
My favorite jumps are tandems. I love taking people skydiving.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Live your life to the fullest.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
When I was a new jumper asked Roger Nelson what I should do. He asked me "Can you spread the love kid? That's what I want you to do!" I believe that is what we should all be doing.
Eren Sanchez
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
See how students fly alone for the first time. See the happiness 100%
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Each jump you learn something new.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Practice and dress for success.
Rosy Booker
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
I love how dynamic the teaching/learning environment is.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Keep an open mind and a humble heart, and never stop learning!
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Ask questions!! Engage your student in the learning process by asking them lots of questions, it's far more effective than just telling them what to do. Also ask questions for yourself, seek advice from experienced instructors you trust.