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 |