Suzie Cooney - Media Press Career Racing Highlights
Suzie Cooney Gets On Board with Imagine Surf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2015 Imagine Surf is proud to announce that we have partnered with iconic waterwoman and female SUP pioneer Suzie Cooney. Suzie will be joining the Imagine family as a brand ambassador and will be using Imagine Surf boards and...
Bay Area Book Signing with Suzie Cooney at Bluerush Board Sports
“I have met some of the nicest paddlers from the Bay Area here on Maui. I’ve had the pleasure of training a few on and off the water. It’s so cool to see so many paddlers from the Bay here on Maui at various race events. Wow, what a strong crew who share so much enthusiasm and genuine stoke.”
Suzie Cooney Stand Up Paddling Performance Book Releasing Soon
I’m super stoked to be releasing my first SUP performance training book for all levels of paddlers. This is where the paddle hits the water hard so you can learn what it takes to step up your performance.
OluKai Demo Day Pro Panel Video 2015
OluKai Demo Day Pro Panel Video 2015 The OluKai Demo Day Pro Panel was held this past Friday May 1st, 2015 and was a great kick-off to an amazing downwind SUP & OC1 racing weekend. VIDEO & GALLERY below: Archie Kalepa joined me and our panel of...
SUP Magazine Best Local SUP Instructor: Suzie Cooney
Mahalo SUP The Mag for recognizing my skill and dedication to the sport of SUP. My goal is to keep people safe, stoked and give them the special tools they need on and off the water for success.
Women’s Health Magazine Shares My Story on The Scary Fish Poisoning You Don’t Know About
Thank you to Women’s Health Magazine for sharing and writing about my story. This has been a debilitating disease for three years now. How I miss eating fish, but now I cannot. Exercise of any kind, being in the sun, training hard; all causes intense pain,but life must go on. Suzie Cooney
OluKai Ho’olaule’a Fun Paddle 2014 A Great Success
This event is great fun for the entire family and island. This 3 mile Fun Paddle hosted by OluKai has become an event within the main event. My 3rd year hosting and I just love the stoke!
Aloha and Happy New Year 2014 SUP Paddlers & Surfers
By Suzie Cooney Life and you are trending! New beginnings and looking down the line of life begin here. Lean back, enjoy the ride into the New Year as great adventures await you. This is the happiest place for me to be as no wave or ride is ever the same. Release...
Virtual Online Personal Training with Suzie Cooney Via SKYPE
I’ve trained people in Japan, Australia and now Bermuda and recently in a hotel in NYC on my client’s iPad. It’s very cool and believe me I can keep you moving with my efficient training techniques designed with your unique needs in mind.
Suzie Cooney Professional Ocean Athlete & Personal Trainer Joins Bluesmiths
“I am very impressed with this high quality ocean garment. With Maui as our playground and testing ground, I put this paddling shirt to the test, time and time again. Paddling downwind Maliko runs, distance and wave riding, or just cruising, I’m protected, I get performance and I love how it feels and looks. “
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.