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Skydiving Instruction
USPA Coach · 500+ jumps · 4,300+ min tunnel time

I started skydiving in 2016 and earned my USPA Coach rating in 2017 after competing at Nationals. I've coached students at Skydive California, iFLY facilities across the Bay Area, and various boogies and events. My coaching focuses on 4-way formation skydiving (FS), body flight fundamentals in the tunnel, and progression from first flight through competition readiness.

Whether you're brand new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills for competition, I emphasize building strong fundamentals, situational awareness, and confidence through structured progression.

🪂 USPA Coach 🏅 2nd Place USPA Nationals 2017 🌀 500+ jumps 🌀 4,300+ tunnel minutes
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4-Way Exits — Linked vs Unlinked
Fundamentals of clean exits for formation skydiving
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Fall Rate Control
Body position adjustments for matching fall rates in a group
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Tunnel Basics — Belly Flying
First-time flyer fundamentals and stable body position
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Piece Transitions — Block to Random
Smooth transitions between 4-way formation sequences

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USPA Skydiver's Information Manual (SIM)
The official USPA reference for all skydivers — regulations, procedures, and training guidelines.
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4-Way Formation Skydiving Dive Pool
Complete dive pool with block and random formations for FS competition.
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Find your nearest tunnel for indoor training sessions.
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Christy's Coaching — YouTube
Excellent video breakdowns of 4-way techniques, exits, and formations.
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Skydiving Training Playlist — YouTube
Curated video playlist covering drills, techniques, and progression for formation skydiving students.
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Scuba Diving
PADI Divemaster · DAN CPR Instructor · 224+ dives across 10+ countries

I started diving in 2012 on Cape Cod and fell in love with the underwater world. Since then, I've logged 224+ dives from the cold waters of Monterey Bay to the tropical reefs of the Galápagos, Great Barrier Reef, Maldives, and everywhere in between. I hold a PADI Divemaster rating and DAN CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.

My dive travel recommendations below are based on personal experience — I've been to every destination listed and can share practical tips on logistics, conditions, and what to expect.

🤿 PADI Divemaster 🫀 DAN CPR Instructor 🌊 224+ dives 🌍 10+ countries
🇪🇨 Galápagos Islands
Ecuador
📅 Jun–Nov 🌡️ 60–75°F
Advanced
Hammerhead schools at Darwin & Wolf, whale sharks, marine iguanas, sea lions, mola mola. Strong currents — must be comfortable with drift and deep diving. Liveaboard recommended for Darwin/Wolf.
🇦🇺 Great Barrier Reef
Australia
📅 Jun–Oct 🌡️ 75–82°F
Intermediate
Massive reef system, incredible biodiversity, Minke whale encounters (Jun–Jul). Cairns/Port Douglas liveaboards reach the outer reef. Osprey Reef for sharks.
🇲🇻 Maldives
Maldives
📅 Jan–Apr 🌡️ 80–84°F
Intermediate
Manta ray cleaning stations, whale sharks, channel dives with grey reef sharks. Warm water, excellent visibility. Liveaboard for best access to diverse atolls.
🇳🇿 Poor Knights Islands
New Zealand
📅 Feb–Jun 🌡️ 62–72°F
Intermediate
Underwater arches and caves, stingrays, huge schools of fish, incredible kelp forests. Jacques Cousteau rated it one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
🇺🇸 Monterey Bay
California, USA
📅 Year-round 🌡️ 48–58°F
All Levels
Cold water diving at its best — giant kelp forests, harbor seals, sea otters, nudibranchs. Breakwater is perfect for beginners. Point Lobos for advanced shore diving.
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Costa Rica
📅 Dec–Apr 🌡️ 75–82°F
Intermediate
Catalina Islands for bull sharks, bat rays, and mantas. Cocos Island (liveaboard) for advanced — hammerheads and whale sharks. Warm water, great viz in dry season.

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PADI eLearning
Online academic portion for Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and specialty certifications.
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DAN — Divers Alert Network
Dive safety, insurance, and emergency hotline. Essential membership for all active divers.
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Monterey Bay Conditions
Real-time surf, swell, and visibility reports for Monterey dive sites.
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Leisure Pro — Dive Gear
Recommended retailer for dive equipment, wetsuits, and accessories.
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