Suzie Cooney - Media Press Career Racing Highlights
The Feeding Tube Craze Listen Now with Suzie Cooney
Every Tuesday listeners tune in to Maui’s Number One Talk Radio Show, KNUI 900AM the Maui Breakfast Club for Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui Health & Fitness Segment. Have fun with host Tom Blackburn Rodriguez and Maui’s Popular Fitness Expert, Suzie Cooney, model, athlete and spokesperson and learn about the new trends in health, SUP and more!
Open Ocean Endurance Radio Segment with Suzie Cooney
Are you ready for big, open ocean swell, winds gusting to 40 mph? How is your open ocean endurance. What skills do you have or know to keep you safe and ready for anything? Check out my article and learn more. Listen to my radio segment.
OluKai & Suzie Cooney Host A Free 3 Mile Practice Fun Paddle April 28th 2012 in Preparation for the 4th Annual Ho’olaule’a
Aloha! We are so excited to offer the Fun Paddle Series again at the 4th Annual Ho”olaule’a presented by OluKai Premium Footwear. Last year over 120 participants enjoyed the 3 mile, non-competitive course on Maui’s beautiful N. shore. All ages, and all level of paddlers took the water. This practice paddler we are offering encourages water safety and allows those to experience a mini downwinder. I’m looking forward to meeting you, Suzie Cooney.
Press Release: Race Registration Online Now OluKai’s 4th Annual Ho’olaule’a Race & Celebration
People arrive from around the globe to participate in the most amazing down wind race and ocean celebration in the world. Maliko Gulch is regarded as the fastest, most exciting body of water on the N. shore of Maui. The 4th Annual OluKai Ho’olaule’a is known around the world where the best waterman and water women will join and compete for big prizes.
Ocean Sports Endurance, Pink Slime, SUP, Motivating Others :Suzie Cooney Health & Fitness Radio Topics for April 2012 Maui Breakfast Club
I thought my career would actually be in broadcasting and television many moons ago. Well, things are different but I still get to write and speak on the airways of Maui. Tom, Kellie and I have a ball on Maui’s number one radio talk show, The Maui Breakfast Club. Tune every Tuesday KNUI 900AM to hear my health & fitness segment. Fun, informative topics. Warm aloha, Suzie Cooney
Press Release: MAUI, HI: Women’s Luxury SUP Adventure with Suzie Cooney at Lumeria Maui
“Suzie Cooney combines imagination, inspiration and perspiration. She’s a one-of-a-kind waterwoman; a brilliant and patient teacher. Oh, and she is also a complete badass, which is the highest compliment I can possibly give.” —Susan Casey, bestselling author and editor in chief of
O, The Oprah Magazine.
Announcing at Lumeria Maui Suzie Cooney on Water Sports Specialist Team
Aloha! I’m thrilled to offer my knowledge and experience of the ocean to Lumeria Maui’s guests. It is my biggest desire to help people connect with the water sports Maui and Hawaii have to offer. Hop aboard with me for an adventure to remember. Suzie Cooney
Naish Write Up SUZIE COONEY SPINS MAUI WITH HER PADDLE CHALLENGE
What an awesome day to see all ages, all levels of paddlers reaching new heights in their paddling skills and fitness! Taco rolls on Maui, you should try one! Kai Lenny showed up and wowed the crowd on the water and on the Indo Board. Everyone finished, everyone was sandy from head to toe and now they can all say they did their first SUP paddle and beach fitness challenge. Thanks to Naish International and all the sponsors who helped me with this FREE community event! Mahalo, Suzie Cooney!
SUP Women: Suzie Cooney by Shari Coble for SUP Magazine
Writer for SUP Magazine, Shari Coble shares why Suzie Cooney of Maui, Naish Team Rider and Owner of Suzie Trains Maui does what she does so well. Stand up paddling is changing the world and offers more than anyone ever imagined. Besides a new way to get in shape, SUP is helping thousands be a part of the water, gain strength and confidence. Suzie Cooney is one of the women pioneers to help spread this word and desire to learn sport.
The Importance of Balance Training: Radio Segment with Suzie Cooney
Whether you surf, are coming off an injury or want to better your balance, listen to my radio segment on Balance Training. Maui KNUI 900 AM Every Tuesday morning near 7:30am, listen to Suzie on fitness and health topics.
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.