Meet our Coaches

COACH	EXPERIENCE
Aaron Sydney Level 4	7 years at iFLY 300 skydives 150+ hours of flying time Competed indoors in VFS
Aaron's coaching style is chill, patient and understanding. He loves to coach belly flying because it's where everyone starts and where everyone can enjoy the sport, although his favourite discipline to fly is VFS. When Aaron is not working at iFLY, he's working as a pilot... you just can't keep him out of the air! Aaron says: "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Don't rush, be precise."
Alberto Gold Coast Level 3 @a lbertovillax	3 years at iFLY 700 skydives Freefly coach 100+ flying hours Can also coach in Spanish
Alberto's coaching style is energentic, focused and always geared toward building confindence and skill. He loves to coach head up and finds it super rewarding to see students lifting off the net for the first time. You'll find Alberto flying dynamic lines as he loves the flow of connecting different tricks together. If he wasn't at iFLY he'd probably be back working a corporate job in finance, but would still be sneaking out for cheeky lunchtime tunnel sessions! Alberto says: "One bad rep means nothing - shake it off and fly it again! But really, do not compare yourself with anyone else, everyone's progression is different. Have fun through the process and let's push those limits together (safely, of course)!"
Amy Sydney Level 4 @amyjamieson	3 years at iFLY 2600 skydives Tandem Instructor, AFF Instructor and Freefly Coach Women's Head Down World Record 2022 and Head Up World Record 2024 Second place at the Canopy Piloting Nationals Intermediate 2023 Competed in the Body Piloting Championships
Amy loves to coach belly flying, because it's the first step in peoples progression. She loves to see flyers start to take control of their own flying and build confidence. She also love to teach head up, although her favourite things to fly are sequential or dynamic dives. If she wasn't at iFLY, Amy reckons she's be an awards winning artisanal bread maker! Amy says: "Be Patient, flying well takes time."
Brett Sydney Level 4	10 years at iFLY 2500 skydives 1000's of flying hours Military Freefall Instructor
Brett loves to teach right from the start and specialises in flat flying for new flyers with no or little experience. His coaching style is all about keeping it simple, focusing on one task at a time which consist of demonstrating and practice, before moving onto the next skill. This builds confidence and progression quickly. Brett says: "My advice is to enjoy and be consistent."
Bryce Sydney Level 3	4 years at iFLY 200 skydives 100+ flying hours
Bryce loves to fly dynamic lines, but his favourite skill to coach is over the feet transitions. His coaching style is informative and casual. If he wasn't at iFLY, Byrce reckons he'd be a pro Hide and Seek player - best stick to flying, eh, Bryce! Bryce says: "It's all about desire, dedication and consistency."
Craig Sydney Level 3 @craigallender	3 years at iFLY 2500 skydives Freefly coach
Craig loves to coach and fly dynamic becuase you get to use all of the tunnel. He believes in strong fundamentals from the beginning to make you a stronger flyer at the end. If he wasn't working at iFLY Craig would probably go back to being an electronics engineer (we know what sounds more fun!). Craig says: "Fly lots and stay current."
Dom Gold Coast Level 4	10 years at iFLY 1300 skydives Cert B coach and Freefly coach
Dom can be found flying smooth dynamic lines. He loves to help people progress towards whatever goals they have at all levels in their tunnel journey. Dom's coaching style is calm and precise, focusing on the small details to help people understand how flying works. Dom says: "Fly as much as you can. Jimi Hendrix didn’t get good at guitar by only playing for 15 mins every other week."
Doni Sydney Trainer 3 @DoniBodyflight	7 years at iFLY 900 skydives Freefly coach 400+ flying hours Competed in Freestyle at World level - WISC 2024 and WCIS 2025
Doni likes to keep things light hearted and fun when coaching. She focuses on the fundamentals and like to give her students the tools to be self-sufficient. Her favourite skill to coach is belly flying, as flyers enjoy the process and struggle less. Although Doni has competed in freestyle her favourite discipline to fly is dynamic. If she wasn't working at iFLY, Doni would be gardening. Doni says: "Be patient. Most adults forget what it's like to have to learn and progress at physical skills. You aren't going to rip in an instant, or 20 hours!"
Grant (Hoff) Sydney Level 1	3 years at iFLY 3000 skydives Competed outdoors in VFS Competed indoors in VFS
Grant or Hoff as we like to call him, loves to coach VFS because that's his passion too! His coaching style is relaxed. When he's not at iFLY he's teaching people how to skydive. Grant says: "Relax and listen to the instructor."
Harrison Sydney Level 1	1 year at iFLY 30+ hours of flying
Harrison might be new around here, but he's already a favourite with customers - who just keep coming back for those return flyer packages because they love Harry's relaxed coaching style. Harrison loves to coach everything and fly dynamic, and if he wasn't working at iFLY, he'd like to be an astronaut! Harry says: "It helps if you've got some disposable income!"
Hugh Sydney Level 3	3 years at iFLY 2000 skydives AFF, Tandem and Freefly coach
Hugh loves to fly at low speed. His favourite skill to coach is belly flying because it's the foundation and it's where we all start out. If he wasn't at iFLY he'd be a skydiving instructor. Hugh says: "Be prepared to spend money. Fly for fun and enjoyment. You progress the most when you enjoy what you do."
Jacob Sydney Trainer 3	6 years at iFLY 5000+ skydives AFF, Tandem and Freefly coach Competed in the Body Piloting Championships
Jacob loves to coach dynamic becuase that's what he loves to fly too. Jacob calls his coaching style 'flexible'. If he wasn't at iFLY, he'd be teaching people to skydive. Jacob says: "Do your homework! Don’t rush the process, all good things are built on strong fundamentals."
James Gold Coast Trainer 2	3 years at iFLY 700 skydives Competed outdoors in VFS Has had more flying hours than hot dinners!
James loves to coach it all, but his favourite discipline to fly is dynamic. James is always smiling and has fun when coaching. If he wasn't working at iFLY he'd be running out the kicking tee for the mighty Brisbane Broncos or working at the local post office! James says: "Don't over think it and If you can commit to 15-20 mins a week I'm sure you'll get good at it."
Kabe Sydney Level 2 @Khillips	3 years at iFLY 450 skydives 100+ flying hours
Kabe loves to coach everything, because he loves teaching flyers news skills at whatever stage of their flying journey. He describes his coaching style as 'high vibe' and loves to tailor the session to people's strengths in the tunnel. Kabe loves flying dynamic lines or playing lead and follow with his mates. Kabe fancies himself as a racoon trainer if he wasn't working at iFLY. Kabe says: "Rinse and repeat, repetition and consistency are key."
Kurmet Gold Coast Examiner Kurmet @iFLY.com.au	20 years in indoor skydiving 500 skydives Competed in Freefly, 4-way Dynamic and 4-way VFS 2011 & 2013 Euro Head Down Records 2012 World Head Down Record Can also coach in Estonian
Kurmet loves to fly dynamic and his favouite skills to coach is a back layout, becuase it's challenging for a lot of people. Kurmet's coaching style is geared towards efficiency and getting from A to B in the shortest possible time. It's not always the most fun option, but you'll be kicking goals. Kurmet says: "Set goals. Lot of work is done outside of the tunnel. Make the most of it. Don’t get frustrated if you hit a learning wall. It’s part of the journey."
Mark Sydney Level 4	10+ years at iFLY 180 skydives Competed outdoors in 4-way FS and 2-way VFS Competed indoors in 4-way FS, 2-way VFS and Dynamic
Mark loves to coach it all, especially when the student is passionate. He loves to offer a personalised experience, knowing every wing (person) is different and finding what works best to unlock the next level of flying! Mark says: "Trust the process, enjoy the journey."
Matt (Boags) Gold Coast Trainer 2 @MattBoag	10+ years at iFLY 3000 skydives Freefly and BRel Coach ratings 6000+ hours of flying Competed in freefly and dynamic Australian Head Down record
Matt or Boags as he's known, loves to fly it all, but his favourite trick is a reverse bottomloop 540. Matt loves to coach dynamic as it requires a lot of determination from both the coach and student. Matt's coaching style is positive and fun, but also there to get the job done! Matt says: "Just try and have fun, I understand it can get frustrating but it's always the best flyers that are the ones turning up having fun and continuing to learn. If you think its enjoyable now, it really turns on after the 20 hour mark so be ready for that, it's awesome."
Oliver Gold Coast Level 4	10+ years at iFLY 2800 skydives Cert B Coach and Freefly Tutor 10,000+ hours in the tunnel Competed outdoors in 4-way FS
Oliver or Fong as we call him, loves to freefly! He's all about the eye contact when coaching and offers great life-advice too. His coaching style is about having fun and he's here for the good times, because otherwise he's be retired! Fong says: "The more you fly - The more you fly..."
Rodrigo Gold Coast Level 3	4 years at iFLY 800 skydives 100+ hours in the tunnel Skydiving coach rating Can also coach in Portuguese
Rodrigo loves to fly dynamic and VFS. Transitions are his favourite skill to coach as it opens up for initial dynamic flying. Rodrigo is passionate and enthusiastic both in and out the tunnel when coaching. Rodrigo says: "Have a Good stretch before the session. If finance is available, try fly bulk sessions to keep progression consistent."
Steven Gold Coast Level 3 @steveedeee	7 years at iFLY A new skydiver 250+ hours in the tunnel Competed indoors in 2-way Dynamic
Steven loves to fly dynamic and freestyle, he loves to fly a layout and also loves to coach back layouts as this is when the flying journey starts to connect the dots. His coaching style is fun and he's always smiling! Steven says: "Find comfort in being uncomfortable and you'll learn fast. Progress through the core orientations as quickly as you can, then go back to the beginning to break them down at low speeds. Rinse and repeat."

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