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Suzie Cooney Wall Street Journal Six Exercises Better Balance for Everyone
Suzie Cooney Wall Street Journal Six Exercises Better Balance for Everyone I'm thrilled and honored to have been recently featured in the weekend edition The Anatomy of a Workout column by Jen Murphy, of the Wall Street Journal, titled "Six Exercises for Better...
Getting Back to the Ocean for StandUp Journal by Suzie Cooney
I’ve got to get out of here and fast. I’d rather be on the water paddling down Maliko catching monster glides and feeling the rush and strong push of wind at my back as I paddle hard to catch the next bump. “Why am I not out there”, I ask myself? “What happened to you Cooney?” I must find my way back to the ocean.
This Ocean Life Podcast – Suzie Cooney Ocean Athlete Trainer, Maliko Coach, Maui Life
This Ocean Life Podcast - Suzie Cooney Ocean Athlete Trainer, Maliko Coach, Maui Life Mahalo to Josh Pederson of "This Ocean LIfe TV" for this fun episode about my life on Maui as a coach for Maliko and trainer. Suzie Cooney — ocean athlete trainer, Maliko downwind,...
The Westin Maui Featuring Suzie Cooney Waterwoman
The Westin Maui Featuring Suzie Cooney Waterwoman Malama O Ke Kai Ka'anapali The Westin Maui Featuring Suzie Cooney Waterwoman March 29, 2019 Ka'anapali, HAWAII Join me at this public community event hosted by The Westin Maui in conjunction with my sponsor Raw...
Bobo Gallagher Suzie Cooney Jam at Charley’s Paia Maui
Bobo Gallagher Suzie Cooney Jam Charley's Paia Maui Paia, Maui December 17, 2018 A little over two months ago Bobo's family invited me over dinner and suggested I bring my guitar, not having a clue how the night would evolve. I had no idea that the young Maui waterman...
Feature by Adventure Sports Network: Suffering from Ciguatera Poisoning Doesn’t Stop Suzie Cooney from Putting Fitness First
I hope that this article will inspire you to keep going even if you are faced with or dealing with daily chronic pain or are enduring a challenging health condition. You are not alone. Ciguatera is more and more common now as our oceans become more toxic. Educate yourself and tell all of your friends, family and physicians. The #mindwinsfirst and our health is our wealth. Aloha, Suzie Cooney
Hawaiian Airlines Hana Hou Magazine Featuring Suzie Cooney on Maui
It’s an honor to be featured in Hawaiian Airlines premiere onboard magazine Hana Hou. It shares all that I do on Maui, including virtual SKYPE training around the world, to coaching top athletes on the ocean.
SUP on the Ocean Is Trending Wall Street Journal Quotes Suzie Cooney
SUP on the ocean is definitely trending … “Moving from lake paddling to ocean involves an entirely different requirement of skill, knowledge, strength and equipment,” says Suzie Cooney
Bay Area Bluerush Boardsports and Imagine Surf Host Downwind SUP Course with Suzie Cooney
She has taught hundreds the art of SUPing downwind and her fitness students include SUP Elite stars such as Connor Baxter and Kody Kerbox.
Join Me West Marine Sausalito “Everything You Wanted to Know About Stand Up Paddling”
I’m a native of Northern California, now living in Maui 17 years, and can’t wait to visit the Bay Area and share the stoke of stand up paddling. It’s really amazing how it’s growing so fast there with all of the great water ways and easy access. There’s something for everyone even if you’re just beginning in the sport.
Racing Highligts
- Paddle IMUA SUP Women’s 1st place 2023
- M2M Maui 2 Molokai Channel Crossing 2018 1st place relay
- M2M Maui 2 Molokai Channel Crossing 2015 27 miles solo
- OluKai Ho’olaule’a 2015 1st place Women’s Open
- Molokai 2 Oahu SUP Channel Crossing 2014, 32 miles 5th in Relay Division
- Maui Paddleboard Championships 2013 2nd, 14ft Age Division
- OluKai Hololaule’a 2011 1st place 14ft Age Division
- May 2011: First Place in Age Division Olukai Ho’olaulea Maliko SUP Race
- July 2011: Naish International Championships Maliko SUP Race: 6th place in age division.
- Created World’s First & Largest International SUP Event in January 2010 with Four Seasons Maui: See News Coverage & Video
- OluKai Ho’olaule’a 2010 , 3rd place 14ft Age Division
- ATHLETA First Featured SUP Athlete 2010
Certifications & Affiliations
- NASM National Academy Sports Medicine
- Advanced Neuro-Transformational Coach
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- Mental Health Advocate for Mental Illness & Wellness For BringChange2Mind.org
- Volunteer Trainer/Triage Emergency Medical tent and Conference Attendee on Sports Medicine for the Kona IRONMAN Competition-Big Island
- Member, NPAC Maui Start Living Healthy Hawaii-Maui County
- Member, Physical Activity & Nutrition Coalition
- Former Annual spokesperson for OluKai Premium Footwear’s Ho’olaule’a Fun Paddle Event on Maui
- Supported by Black Project SUP, Hammer Nutriton, BLUESMITHS
- Former INDO Board Team Rider Product Specialist
- Former Clinic Director for Maui Women’s Surf Clinics
MEDIA OUTLETS, SUP Magazines / Magazines / Cause / Books Feature Stories:
Wall Street Journal –
The Importance of Balance & Proprioception Training For All
Sports Feature SUP Surfing
Hana Hou! Magazine Hawaiian Airline – Feature
Stand Up Paddle Magazine Spring 2011 Feature /Publisher Note OluKai Race
Stand Up Paddle Magazine Cover – Feature on Maui 8 pages
SUP The Mag – Beginners Guide Top Instructor/Coach
Samata – Feature Story 8 page spread
SELF Magazine – Paddle Your Way Sexy
Women’s Health – Feature
Books/ News Outlets, Featured In/Contributed to:
The Art of Stand Up Paddling, Ben Marcus Feature
The Wall Street Journal – Feature/Contributed: Transition to Ocean Surf
Stand Up Paddling, Steve Chismar Feature
Surf Survival The Surfer’s Health Handbook – model and contributor
Project You Be Well – Model and contributor
Cause: Advocate for Mental Health
Close Affiliaton to Bring Change 2 Mind.org
Television/ Radio :
KTLA News Feature on SUP on Maui 2013
Ocean Paddler TV OluKai Coverage 2013
KGMB 9 News Oahu with Malika Dudley 2010
Radio Show Host: Maui Breakfast Club, Fitness Segment
KCBS Radio San Francisco Spot Writer
Internship KCRA News Sacramento, CA.
History of Becoming One the First Female Pioneers in SUP/Athlete
After an unusual accident in April of 2009, during which I broke my left leg and ankle and right ankle, leaving me in a wheelchair for over two months and on crutches for two more, I realized that stand up paddling is the best form of personal rehab. My mission became to tell world to not to give up and STAND UP. I created the world’s first largest SUP event “STAND UP For Women’s Health & Fitness,” in January 2010, along with the Four Seasons; which attracted over 430 women from around the world.
I’ve taught hundreds of people to SUP and conduct SUP fitness clinics on the island of Maui and around the world. As Maui’s female SUP Ambassador and pioneer to the sport, I reach thousands in my mission to teach and contribute my knowledge. I design training programs specifically to enhance SUP performance.
I find that most people need to simply get out of their own way, and then anything is possible. SUP or stand up paddling offers a healthy lifestyle, freedom to explore and a way to get in amazing shape. Anyone can do it and you don’t need to be a surfer or have lots of strength at first. It will change your life.
While I no longer coach SUP or teach, I’m enjoying the water on my SUP just as much. Downwinding and sup surfing are my flavors and stand up paddling has helped me age with grace and allows me to stay connected to the ocean. I’m so very grateful for everyone I’ve coached from Maui to England to Florida to Whales. I hope to continue to inspire you and others just as many have inspired me.