SUP
Qualified to Train
Instructor Courses:
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Level 2 SUP Instructor (Exposed Waters)
ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf)
ASI Level 3 SUP Instructor (Downwind)
Skills Courses:
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award (Flat Water)
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award (Surf)
SUP Wise Intensiv (Enclosed Flat Water)
SUP Wise Downwind Skills
SUP Wise SUP Surfing Skills Intermediate level
About Scott
Scott was born and raised along the shores of Long Island, New York and is the true embodiment of a “Waterman”.
He has competed in over 100 surf competitions and has over 20 years of surf and SUP instruction for children and adults from beginner to elite advanced and competition level.
He also is an ocean rescue lifeguard and trainer.
Stand Up Paddle Experience
Supping since 2003 when he had a prototype board built locally
Elite advanced SUP surfing skill
Competition race and downwind skills
2012 World Paddle Association Age Group World Champion.
Competed in the 2011& 2012 Battle of the Paddle
Represented the East Coast in the 2009 Stand Up Paddle World Championships in Hawaii.
One of the veteran paddlers in the SEAPADDLE around Manhattan for Autism
Event director and organiser of SUP races for competition and charity
Coaching and Training Experience
Over 25 years of surf and SUP instruction for children and adults.
Trains ASI SUP instructors in the USA.
Trains ocean rescue lifeguards in USA.
Personal coach for SUP paddling skills, elite SUP downwind and competition racing.
Instructor and assessor for Nippers lifesaving program
Co-owner of stand up paddle school, Paddle Diva
Qualifications
ASI SUP Trainer
ASI Level 1 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters)
ASI Level 3 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Beginner Surf)
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award (Surf)
Bachelor’s degree
Certified ocean Lifeguard
Ocean Rescue Systems International, Public Safety Rescue Swimmer Certified
Certified TRX Instructor
Concept 2 Rower Instructor
Other
Co-founder of Paddlers for Humanity that raises funds and awareness for worthy non-profit organizations that focus on community, education and health.
Active member of the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Squad
Over 20 years experience ocean lifeguarding.
Eight times Ironman finisher, 5 times marathon finisher as well as having completed many local triathlons and adventure races.
Represented the East Coast at the 1992 United States Surfing Championships.
NY State District Director, Eastern Surfing Association from 1986-1992.
Represented the east coast in the United States Amateur Surfing Championships in 1993.
1992 NYS Long Board Surfing Champion
NCAA Division 1 swimmer
Location
East Hampton, New York, USA