Skydive Spaceland Coaches/Mentors

Here are the coaches rated by the U.S. Parachute Association who help students and other less experienced jumpers turn into rockstars.

Anthony Puccio
Lead Mentor/AFF Instructor

Anthony Puccio
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.

Robby Cunningham
Videographer/Mentor

Robby Cunningham
Jumps: 300+
First Jump: January 2015
Fun Fact: I’d come to the dropzone just to hang out with my people even if there wasn’t any jumping going on that day!
Skydiving: Favorite Part: Sky Family!
Spacelander Since: January 2015

Elad Rave
Mentor/AFFI

Elad Rave
Jumps: 2000
Fun Fact: Elad is an experienced skydiver and former professional competitive sky surfer who has dedicated himself to both he thrill of freefall and the growth of others in the sport. With a background in leadership and teaching, he brings patience and enthusiasm to every jump and every student.
Skydiving: Favorite Part: What excites Elad most about skydiving is the perfect blend of freedom and discipline. As a mentor and instructor he finds deep fulfillment in guiding new skydivers through their journey, helping them transform nervous first steps into confident skillful flight.
Spacelander Since: 2025

Carlos Franco
Coach/Mentor

Carlos Franco
Jumps: 200+
First Jump: 2023
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!
Spacelander Since: 2023

Danny Seigel
Mentor/Coach

Danny Seigel
Jumps: 275+
First Jump: 2023
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.
Spacelander Since: 2023

Alyssa Bacallao
Mentor/Coach

Alyssa Bacallao
Jumps: 222
First Jump: May 2022
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.”
Spacelander Since: 2023

Frances “Frenchy” Barrios
Coach/Mentor

Frances “Frenchy” Barrios
Jumps: 210+
First Jump: April 2023
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.
Spacelander Since: 2023