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.
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.
DQ Quist
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Seeing someone transition from passenger to pilot.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Fly like everyone is trying to kill you
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Keep educating yourself
Daniele Tancredi
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Watching the 'theory' being put into 'practice'.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
They're all fun jumps, but they can also all be learning experiences.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Don't be afraid to tell people what your goals are, no matter how long term they may sound, and then pursue them: the journey is half the fun anyway!
Alex DeGlopper
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Getting to play a role in someone's progression. Having a front row seat when a student's goals become a reality.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Never pass up a learning opportunity, be humble and keep moving forward
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Become an absolute master of the fundamentals and never stop investing in yourself.
Boris Grozev
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
Pulling back the curtains and showing people how we can understand and analyze canopy flight. Yes, I'm afraid I'm that much of a geek.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Find and pursue whatever makes you happy. Try your best and see how much you can push your own limits.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Always include something you're passionate about. In all areas of life, the teachers I remember fondly are the ones that showed (or couldn't contain) their passion for the subject.
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.
Brian Lane
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
When concepts begin to "click" in areas of improvement.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Have fun, play fair, & keep it safe.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Know what you know & know what you don't know.
Kevin Craig
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
I love giving back to the sport, and love to teach!
What is your skydiving philosophy?
If you're not having fun, its not worth doing!
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Keep sharp and keep flying! You should never stop learning!
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.
Pedro Ramos
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
See the progress of my students
What is your skydiving philosophy?
Expect the unexpected and nothing will surprise you !
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
Respect the rules and be a good example
Chris Brewer
What is your favorite part of teaching skydiving?
That moment when the information clicks in the students mind.
What is your skydiving philosophy?
If your not having fun, it defeats the purpose.
What is one tip you would give to an aspiring coach or instructor?
When you are teaching someone, keep in mind how you felt when you started.