Suzie Cooney - Media Press Career Racing Highlights
Watch Webinar Setting Up Your SUP Mental Strategy with Suzie Cooney for Paddle Monster
Remember, preparing for a SUP race, your first or 20th; requires mental preparation, a mental course map, clarity, having a plan for the unexpected and so much more.
Advanced Maliko Downwind Skills Course with Suzie Cooney and Jeremy Riggs
I love teaching courses with Jeremy Riggs. Together we provide an incredible venue for those eager to increase their downwind paddling skills from technique, strength training and water safety. Connecting people to Maliko is what we do, making them great paddlers is what we enjoy.
2016 OluKai Video of Downwind SUP Training Tips with Suzie Cooney
2016 OluKai Video of Downwind SUP Training Tips with Suzie Cooney 2016 OluKai Video of Downwind SUP Training Tips with Suzie Cooney Every year I have the pleasure of presenting some downwind SUP training tips, with the fine crew from OluKai at the 8th Annual...
Video of How to Master Maliko with Dave Kalama and Suzie Cooney
Video of How to Master Maliko with Dave Kalama and Suzie Cooney presented by Adventure Sports Maui and Imagine Surf This presentation of How to Master Maliko with Dave Kalama and Suzie Cooney took place on the island of Maui April 24th, 2016. It was hosted by...
SUP Connect A LOOK AT SUZIE COONEY & HER NEW BOOK HOW TO INCREASE YOUR STAND UP PADDLING PERFORMANCE Beginner to Elite
SUP Connect: A LOOK AT SUZIE COONEY & HER NEW BOOK HOW TO INCREASE YOUR STAND UP PADDLING PERFORMANCE - Beginner to Elite January 18, 2016 by Megan Bryan MAUI, Hawaii - What do you get when you cross a surgical orthopedic technician with motocross bike...
Distressed Mullet: Book Review How to Increase Your Standup Paddling Peformance Beginner to Elite
This IS the SUP training bible, as it is the most comprehensive offering out there that crossing all levels of paddle skill. Even if you think you know all you need to know about how to train for paddling, you’ll still get something out of this book.
Distressed Mullet Video Interview with Suzie Cooney
How to Increase Your Stand Up Paddling Performance. It’s become the Training Bible for SUP. Suzie discusses fitness on the water and that lifestyle and how access to the water helps connect people all over the world through the water and the sport
Book Signing on Maui with Suzie Cooney and Special Guest Dave Kalama
Join us for a fun evening with myself, Suzie Cooney and special guest Dave Kalama; for a book signing and a chance to check out the boards we ride designed by Dave himself.
Please Watch My Special Television Episode on Animal Planet
Please Watch My Special Television Episode on Animal Planet The Monster Inside Me: Backyard Killers Aloha friends, this is a post to ask you to please mark your calendars and watch my personal and special television episode on Animal Planet to air Thursday, December...
Sausalito Book Signing A Sweeping SUP Success
Opening each book was exciting as I prepared to write something special for each person as I was looking up at their eyes eager to hear their story. It ignited an instant bond as SUP does.
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.