The Crew
The DWC Coaching Crew - Team Video
Derek Conway - Coach
Where are you from: Tijuana
How long have you been riding: 7 years
Set up: Transcend 142 / Zeus CT Bindings
Stance: Normal
Favorite trick: Toe Off 7 or Pete Rose
What do you do when you're off the water: Think
Favorite Rider: Harris or Harf
On Coaching: I have worked with some of the top trainers in the world, (Shapiro, Murray, Fletcher, Schwenne & Schmidt) and have been to bunch of different camps. Because of this, I have been able to learn a lot about teaching methods. I feel that I have an eye for detail, an ability to communicate and I am very patient.
Career Highlights:
2004 1st place - WWA Nationals - Jr. Men's
2004 3rd place - Kelowna, BC PWT Stop - Jr. X
2004 5th place - Orlando, Fl. PWT Stop - Jr. X
2004 5th place - WWA Overall - Jr. Men's
Shelby (Cobra) Kantar - Coach
Where are you from: Born and raised in Sacramento
How long have you been riding: 7 years
Stance: One in on each foot and slightly ducked
Favorite trick: Backside 720
Favorite rider: Danny Harf and Shaun Murray
What do you do when you're off the water: I am studying Kinesiology at Sacramento State University, work as the billing manager at Michael Low Physical Therapy, Wakeboard with the Sacramento State Wakeboard Team, and spend time with my friends.
On Coaching: I originally started with the girls learn to ride program and have since then travelled around many different parts of the United States with The Maven/Liquid Force sessions to do all girl wakeboard clinics. I have been teaching at the Delta Wakeboard Camp for 2 consecutive summers.
Career highlights:
2007 female athlete of the year from the USA Wakeboard association
2007 PWT Champion
2007 IWSF Worlds 2nd
2007 World Cup 3rd
2007 Graduwaketion 1st
2007 Collegiate Regionals 1st
2007 Collegiate Nationals 3rd (team comp)
2006 PWT 6th
2006 Wake Games 3rd
2006 INT Nationals 3rd
2006 Rocklin Slide Show 1st
Movies: Chick Flick
Kevin Bird - Coach
Whereare are you from: Stockton, CA
How long have you been riding: 6 years
Set up: 2006 Platinum Transcend / Zues Bindings
Stance: All the way out.
Favorite Trick: Switch Heelside Seatbelt 360
What do you do when you are off the water: Off the water?
What do you want to be if you grow up: I'm a Toy's 'R' Us kid.
On Coaching: First off, I evaluate the student and give him or her something to work on based on their riding ability. Then I try to give them sound technical advice that will allow the student to advance and learn the right style and technique.
Career Highlights:
2005 1st place Outlaw INT Nationals
2004 2nd place Outlaw INT Nationals
2004 1st place Dark Friday
2001 2nd place overall Hyperlite series Bell Acqua
