Instructional Staff

In 1959 the YMCA developed SCUBA training standards for instructors. These standards remain the most thorough and comprehensive in the diving industry today. When it comes to SCUBA certification, trust is an important aspect of training. As a YMCA SCUBA Instructor; David upholds the philosophy of the YMCA while building self-esteem and nurturing personal growth in divers. YMCA leadership prides itself in maintaining values. In a sport such as SCUBA diving, it is important for those participating to have values, good moral character and ethics. YMCA SCUBA Instructors instill character development in their students by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility during dive training.

Instructor certification permits David to teach SCUBA students how to become competent divers. He endeavors to promote safe diving and upholding the standards of YMCA SCUBA. As a Gold level instructor, David also teaches many specialty and leadership courses. David holds a specialty as a SCUBA Lifesaving and Accident Management Instructor, and holds specialties in Underwater Search and Recovery , Underwater Crime Scene Preservation and Investigation; Public Safety Diver and Dive Rescue 1 thru Dive Rescue International.  He is current with DANO2 Provider, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
 

Bryan is a professional photographer and uses this knowledge to enhance his underwater photography. Bryan holds a specialty in SCUBA Lifesavingand Accident Management; Dive Rescue 1 thru Dive Rescue International.. He is current with DAN O2 Provider, CPR and FirstAid.

Bryan also serves his community as a public safety diver with the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, Search and Recovery Dive team.
 

As a YMCA Divemaster, Matt provides on-site leadership for groups of certified divers during recreational sport diving or for students during training under the direct supervision of the YMCA SCUBA Instructor. He conducts tours and supervises diving activities.As a Divemaster, he can work at dive resorts, on dive boats and in dive shops all over the world.

Matt has worked the Front desk at the Green Hills YMCA for many years, and has either volunteered or worked for the YMCA since hewas 11 years old. He is current with DAN O2 Provider, CPR for the ProfessionalRescuer, First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens, and SLAM Rescue Diver. Matt is also trained as a Public Safety Diver and Dive Rescue 1 thru Dive Rescue International.
 

David began his adventures in diving with a certification as a junior diver with NAUI at the age of 12. Since then, he has received several certifications from both PADI and the YMCA, and he continues to dive at every opportunity.

David holds his DAN O2 Provider, CPR and First Aid, Blood borne Pathogens,and YMCA SLAM Rescue Diver. David is also trained as a Public Safety Diver and Dive Rescue 1 thru Dive Rescue International.
 

Chris received YMCA Advanced Open Water certification in 1996 while attending MTSU with instructors Mike Nunley and Jerri Burch. Chris continued to dive recreationally till 2003 when he was enlisted as a YMCA Divemaster Candidate (DMIT) and YMCA SCUBA Teaching Assistant. Chris completed his Divemaster and is currently working towards his Assistant Instructor. He currently holds the following certifications in addition to his Divemaster: DAN O2 Provider, CPR and First Aid, YMCA SLAM Rescue Diver, Technical Divers International Basic Nitrox (soon to be Advanced Nitrox), and TDI Drysuit diver. Chris is also trained as a Public Safety Diver and Dive Rescue 1 thru Dive Rescue International. Chris has made several dives in Nassau, Grand Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, and several different states in Mexico.