Suzie Cooney - Media Press Career Racing Highlights
SUP Pro Talk Workshop Benefits Paddlers While Supporting Mental Illness Campaign
Maui, HI November 27, 2012 Stand up paddlers of all skill levels gathered on the serene grounds of Lumeria Maui on November 3rd for the SUP Pro Talk Workshop with Suzie Cooney. The educational (and fun!) land-based event touched on many important topics for paddlers,...
How to Have a Guilt Free Thanksgiving Holiday Listen Now
Tune in and listen to my quick tips on how to NOT let your waistline expand as you sit down for our holiday meal. No elastic pants or skirts at the table please..This is a fun radio show that you enjoy and share with friends and family. Get out and surf or SUP, walk or run before you consume. Give a hug, it has no calories to receive and it feels great. Suzie
KTLA 5 Los Angeles News Reporter Lynette Romero Conquers Fears and Stand Up Paddles with Suzie Cooney
Check out Video of Lynette Romero and I; Channel 5 KTLA’s news reporter was a delight! Their whole staff and families joined us for a day of stand up paddling here on Maui! This story is part of a contest called Conquer Your Fears and WIn A Dream Vacation.
Press Release: Announcing Announcing SUP Stand Up Paddle Pro Talk with Suzie Cooney at Lumeria Maui on Saturday November 3, 2012
Stand up paddling is now in every community in every part of the world and is an amazing way to get in shape. I’ve specialized in special training techniques to help people increase their SUP performance for all levels. This workshop is an informative “hands on” to help anyone get stronger and learn more about SUP. We hope you come. Suzie Cooney
The Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddling Radio Segment with Suzie Cooney
As a health and fitness specialist specializing in SUP performance and a sponsored SUP professional, I encourage all my clients to get on the water and enjoy all the benefits of stand up paddling. I’ve written many articles on the topic, from how people are shedding weight, managing depression and believe or not, improving their marriages!
2012 SUP Awards Top Female Paddler
It’s been quite a journey these past view years for me and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing people. To be nominated for this award is pretty cool and it inspires me even more to get work on other projects that will allow me to continue to spread the stoke of SUP and how it’s a superior way to transform lives.
SUP Naish Team Rider Kody Kerbox in the Suzie Trains Maui Studio
Kody Kerbox is hitting the water hard and stepping up on podiums all over the country every weekend it seems. I love having Kody under my wing and in the studio. This kid kicks butt on and off the water. Watch all the latest events and see his name in the top three.
SUP Naish Team Rider Kody Kerbox in the Suzie Trains Maui Studio
Kody Kerbox is hitting the water hard and stepping up on podiums all over the country every weekend it seems. I love having Kody under my wing and in the studio. This kid kicks butt on and off the water. Watch all the latest events and see his name in the top three.
How to Manage Shin Splints Radio Show with Suzie Cooney
Tune in and listen to my Health & Fitness Segments. This month June 2012: Shin Splints; how they are caused how to treat. Also remove obstacles that keep you from exercising, hydrating foods and more. Check it out!
Video Meet Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui
Thanks for checking out my video! Whether you want to charge big waves or shed weight, strengthen your core or get inspired, I'm here to help YOU! I specialize in water sports performance training on Maui;- (SUP)stand up paddle stronger, surf stronger, windsurf...
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.