COACHING
Whether it’s your first jump or your 10,000th — there’s always something to learn.
SDC Rhythm XP
COACHING AND EVENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS AT ALL LEVELS
SDC Rhythm XP is a 4-way team dedicated to growing love for the sport. In 2016 we placed 2nd at the USPA National Skydiving Championships. Together we have over 30,000 jumps, hundreds of hours of tunnel time, and years of coaching experience.
Rhythm offers coaching and events for individuals and teams at all levels. Whether you just got off your A-license or have 1000’s of jumps, we have events designed for your level and we are excited to help you achieve your skydiving goals! Catch us all Winter and Spring at Skydive Sebastian. Some events include:
- Rookie Skills Workshops
- Team for a Day
- 8way weekends
- 4way weekends
- Big ways and sequentials
Also, check out our great app for skydivers in their first 100 jumps:
ITunes: Rhythm Skydiving 101
Google Play Store: Rhythm Skydiving 101
Team Alter Ego
CANOPY PILOTING & SWOOPING
Founded in 2009, Team Alter Ego is a group of young, highly skilled up-and-coming athletes. From canopy piloting to freeflying, to BASE jumping, to coaching, to ground launching, to demos…Alter Ego is pushing the envelope in all aspects of our sport. The Team is quickly rising to the top and becoming leading-edge flyers in a rapidly changing sport. Focusing on Canopy Piloting, the Team is involved in the worldwide competition scene but also focuses on local involvement to spread the knowledge and skills to others in the sport. As the next generation of athletes, each member is pushing the boundaries of our sport in their own way, swiftly proving that Alter Ego is the future of human flight.
The Alter Ego Project is Team Alter Ego’s canopy school. The term alter ego refers to another side of someone, just like when you leave your normal life behind and immerse yourself in the world of skydiving at the dropzone. Our goal is to embrace that aspect of our sport and teach everyone who has the desire to learn how to become a better and safer skydiver. The Alter Ego Project will make you a part of the team. Join the Project and discover your true Alter Ego!
PJ Jackson
FREE FLYING & ANGLE FLYING
Meet PJ Jackson, a highly skilled skydiving coach dedicated to taking your skydiving skills to the next level. With over 25 years of experience and more than 13,000 jumps, PJ brings incredible depth to every briefing.
His background includes 10 years instructing and coaching at the Paraclete XP wind tunnel, giving him a sharp eye for bridging indoor precision with open-sky progression.
- 13,000+ Skydives
- Angle Coaching
- Freefly coaching
- Basic to Advanced Body Flight
PJ focuses entirely on customized client progression, tailoring body flight mechanics to your exact goals. While he specializes in Freefly, he also teaches angle flying and basic to advanced body flight. If you have earned your A-license and want a professional, relaxed environment to unlock your potential, PJ is ready to help you progress.
Contact PJ for current coaching rates and availability.
Daniel Adams
FREE FLYING & ANGLE FLYING
With 17 years in the sport and more than 10,500 skydives, Daniel Adams brings an unmatched level of experience, precision, and passion to every jump.
Daniel is a National Champion, a Vertical Elite Head Down World Record Holder, and has earned multiple world and state records throughout his skydiving career. Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced freefly skills, Daniel has the knowledge and experience to help you reach your goals.
- 17 Years of skydiving
- 10,500 Jumps
- National Champion & World and State Record Holder
Offering both 1:1 coaching and group coaching, Daniel tailors each session to your skill level, focusing on safety, progression, and confidence in the sky.
Leslie Menetrier
FREE FLYING & ANGLE FLYING
Leslie Menetrier has acquired 4000+ jumps and 60 hours of tunnel since she started skydiving in 2009. She was also a vertical elite head up and head down world record participant, P19 women’s head down world record holder, won gold at the 2018 USPA Nationals in Intermediate VFS as part of team Ecliptik, and is sponsored by Jyro, L&B, and Cookie.
- USPA Coach Rating
- 4000+ Jumps
- 60 Hours Tunnel Time
- Specializing in Angle, Head Up or Head Down coaching
- Free Fly and Angle Flying Organizer and Coach
- Fun Fact – Is a Yacht Chef, crossed the Atlantic at the age of 5
Angle, Head Up, or Head Down coaching is available. For more information on day rates and per jump rates please contact Leslie.
Derrick Pierce
Wingsuit Coaching and Load Organizing
With 8 years in the sport and more than 4,000 skydives, Derrick has built a reputation for exceptional instruction and a passion for helping skydivers reach the next level. After spending several years in Moab, Utah, he brought his experience and expertise to Skydive Sebastian, where he continues to mentor jumpers of all experience levels.
He specializes in First Flight Courses, wingsuit measurements and gear fitting, as well as sport and dynamic wingsuit coaching, helping jumpers develop the skills and confidence to fly safely and efficiently.
- 4000+ Jumps
- Squirrel Coach
- First Flight Courses
- AFF-I, TI, and USPA PRO Rating.
Whether you’re preparing for your first wingsuit flight, refining your technique, or advancing your skills, Derrick offers personalized coaching in one-on-one settings. His patient, hands-on coaching style is focused on building confidence, improving performance, and making every jump a learning opportunity.
Suzette Hechst
TUNNEL, FORMATION SKYDIVING, RELATIVE WORK & BELLY SKILLS
Suzette has been jumping for 10+ years and has accumulated 1600+ jumps. She enjoys being an AFF instructor, working with students, flying both 4 & 8 way, and sharing her love of the sport with others! Her passion is to share information with skydivers, to inspire successful jumps while building their confidence.
Suzette has been a member of the Women’s Skydiving Network since 2016, as well as a mobile mentor. When not in the air, she frequents the local tunnels to compete in the Florida Skydiving League “Kickers”.