Skydive Spaceland Coaches/Mentors

License, Ratings, Accomplishments: Coach, AFF I

Fun Fact: “Some of life’s best moments are spent in a single minute. The time I have with my friends in the sky is invaluable to me. While having a passion for the outdoors, I started skydiving after realizing I needed something more. What do I like most? How dynamic this sport is.”

Fun Fact: Carlos brings contagious energy and calm coaching to every skydive. With over 200 jumps (and counting), he’s all about helping new skydivers feel confident, fly safe and have an epic time doing it.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “Lover of clean exits, stable fall rates and people who arch like they mean it!”

Fun Fact: Alyssa is a mother of two and is also an accountant!

Skydiving: Favorite Part: ”I love the freedom and confidence skydiving has given to me. I love working with others and reaching that ‘AH-HA’ moment where everything clicks,taking it to the sky and seeing all the hard work live and in action.”

Fun Fact: Danny has logged over 24 hours in the wind tunnel, training primarily in 4-way formation with teams like Rhythm XP, XP Angels, Florida 4Action, and Arizona Airspeed. He will also be competing in the 2025 USPA National Championships in Arizona and the 2026 Indoor Skydiving National Championship in North Carolina.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “The teamwork and precision of 4-way, along with the challenge of building big-way formations in the sky.”

Fun Fact: Frenchy always prioritizes fun and safety! She loves sharing awesome jumps with people who are eager to learn and enjoys being there when a new skill clicks.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “The freedom of the sky, along with the culture and camaraderie that make the community so special.”

Fun Fact: Erica is a professional comedian!

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “When the green light comes on and it’s time to go! All your focus and attention is contained to this moment right in front of you.”

Fun Fact: Thomas is a licensed pilot, volunteer firefighter/paramedic and has a golden retriever named Bodhi.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “The clarity of it. It demands that you be completely present, and the more you put into the sport, the more it gives back. Every jump has something to teach you.”

Fun Fact: Chris is a Veteran who loves skydiving!

Skydiving: Favorite Part: Progressing and watching others progress.

Fun Fact: Miguel was born in Cuba and does Finance for a major cruise line.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “The challenge of getting better and having so many different disciplines/skills to choose from.”

Fun Fact: Even though Sam lives in Canada he is proud to be part of the USPA. He learned to skydive and earned his license here at Spaceland Florida and continues to call this his “home dropzone”

Skydiving: Favorite Part: “My favorite discipline is Skydiving so far and having fun 🙂 I will do anything in a sport that includes having fun, especially jumping from helicopters. Remember, skydivng is more fun when safety is First”