Scuba Coach Trace

High Springs, FL

Ginnie Springs, Little River, Peacock, Madison, Manatee

1000 Islands

Alexandria Bay, Clayton, Cape Vincent

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” 
                                                                                - Vince Lombardi

Pennsylvania

Poconos, Lake Hydra, Lake Winola

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA • 1000 Islands, NY • PALM BEACH, FL

scubacoachtrace@gmail.com • 570-335-6340

RIVIERA BEACH, FL

Blue Heron Bridge

locations

WORLD RECORD CAVE DIVER

​CASEY MCKINLAY, WKPP PROJECT DIRECTOR

"Trace, I'm impressed! You ride my scooter like she's your bitch, not mine."

TRAINING quality DIVERS SINCE 1989


  • SEI and SDI Beginner, Advanced, and Specialty INSTRUCTION

  • TDI TECHNICAL DIVING INSTRUCTION

  • TDI Cave DIVING INSTRUCTION

  • IUCRR cave rescue & recovery RRSOM and FIRST RESPONDER DIVER

Sean manni, trimix student

​owner/operator of the jersey dragon

it all started with one dive

"If you want to challenge yourself - no matter how certified you think you are - Trace is the man."

Testimonials

Thanks for Stopping by!

A huge thank-you to all my students, friends, and fellow dive professionals who’ve supported me over the years. Riding the wave of adventure in the diving industry for over 40 years has been nothing short of unreal.

Life threw me a curveball in 2018 with decompression sickness—a moment I never saw coming. For a while, I wondered if I’d ever dive again. But here I am, back underwater, teaching, exploring, and sharing the passion I’ve loved my whole life. I'm working on becoming an active instructor again with SEI and SDI/TDI for 2026!