Behind every great athlete is an extraordinary coach, and for many Shuswap Ski & Board team athletes, and countless other skiers around the globe, that’s our good friend Coach Matt Rini.
Matt is unequivocally the best coach in the waterski industry. This is not opinion, my friends. His resume speaks volumes. Here’s a small list:
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He is a former World Champion on the water himself
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Matt has coached and mentored multiple World Champions, perhaps more than any other individual in the world
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He serves as an instrumental coach for Team Canada
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is a recipient of the prestigious Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award.
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On top of his coaching pedigree, Matt is the lead designer and R&D field manager for Radar Skis. He brings unmatched technical innovation and insight to the gear we love to ride and carry in-store.
Cole Grant serves as the Assistant Head Coach at the Matt Rini Waterski School and brings an incredible technical edge to the dock. With a degree in Exercise Science and a massive pedigree of his own, including captaining a National Championship collegiate ski team and winning the prestigious Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award alongside Matt, Cole represents the next generation of elite waterski coaching. He leads national team sport science camps and has coached multiple international athletes to U21 World Championship gold and silver medals. Between Matt’s decades of legendary experience and Cole’s cutting-edge sports science background, you’re getting the absolute highest level of instruction available on the water today.
The setup caters to everyone from touring pros to those just looking to improve their technique. No other place on the water can you be working on your 22’ off pass while a current world champion slalom skier, jumper or tricker is stretching on the dock waiting for their set after you. Whether you are dropping in for a single lesson or booking an extended waterski vacation, the environment is unbeatable. One of the best parts of the experience is the downtime between sets, which offers a rare opportunity to hang out and swap tips with the pros who train there daily.
If you want to take your skiing to the next level, Matt Rini’s Ski School in sunny Orlando, Florida, is the place to be. It is a private, world-class facility conveniently located just minutes from the airport and major attractions. Plan a ski-cation this year! You are going to love it!
Ready to hit the water? You can get all the details on booking your sets, planning your visit to Orlando, and finding more information directly through the website at mattrini.com.
To keep up with their latest training sessions, tournament travels, and gear innovations, be sure to search for Matt Rini’s Waterski School on Instagram.
Need some gear? Our close relationship with Matt Rini's Waterski School and all the cool people that hang there has us on the dock watching waterski R&D unfold in real time. Giving us insight into the equipment we stock unlike any other pro shop on the planet.
