Jeff Seckendorf

Position: Coach / Tech Instructor / Instructor Trainer
Can Teach: All Foundational, Tech 1, IDC, Instructor Trainers

Jeff co-founded UTD in 2008, acquired the company fully in 2018, and left his management role in 2025. Jeff continues to coach divers and instructor candidates and teach classes.

Jeff’s coaching philosophy: I believe a coach’s job is make you a better diver or athlete. If you are a recreational diver looking to advance, or a masters athlete looking for race results, or you are just getting started on your scuba or fitness journey, coaching will make your process better and, in turn, will make your outcome and results better. As we see more and more companies produce online and AI-driven training plans, the role of a coach remains the same – understand you, the diver and you, the athlete. As your coach, I will be your guide when needed, your cheerleader when needed, and an objective voice when needed.

For more info: https://www.jeffreyseckendorf.com/

Teaching these classes:

Rec Classes Tech, OH, and RB Classes Leadership Classes
Extreme Scuba Makeover
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Recreational 1
Recreational 2
Recreational 3
Essentials of Recreational Diving – Back Mount
Essentials of Recreational Diving – Side Mount
Essentials of Scientific Diving
Drysuit Diver
Nitrox Diver
Recreational Wreck Diver
SMB MINI
Propulsion MINI
Side Mount MINI
Navigation MINI
Night MINI
Scooter
Underwater Video and Photo Storytelling
Rescue Diver
First Aid/CPR/AED/O2 Provider
Essentials of Technical Diving – Back Mount
Essentials of Technical Diving – Side Mount
Doubles MINI – Back Mount
Doubles MINI – Side Mount
Stage MINI
Techreational Diver
Tech 1
Two-Bottle Endorsement for Tech 1
Ratio Deco 3.0
Technical Gas Blender
Cylinder and Valve Technician
Dry Suit Repair Technician
Regulator Repair Technician
Overhead Protocols
Divemaster / Coach
IDC Prep
Foundational IDC
Side Mount IDC
IT Prep
Instructor Gold
Internship-Qualified Instructor
Instructor Requalification
Instructor Trainer

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