Paul Mend.

Paul has been paddling for 13 years and has been instructing for 11, building on a background of water safety leadership. Paul is one of the team of instructors at Naramata SunNSup. His last 14 years he taught Psychology 12 (most popular elective at the high school) First 16 years was in the gym as Athletic Director, PE Dept Head, and Leadership Teacher.

Alongside his 30-year coaching career at the High School Level Paul was a High-Level Sports Coach for over 48 years from elementary age right through to provincial and college teams.  Paul continues to coach elite athletes, and also compete as a Master’s Athlete in the 60 + category. (SUP, Beach Volleyball, Disc Golf) For the past 5 years Paul has been sharing his experience as Mastery Advisor at Growth-U (Mindset). 

He has been with the love of his life for 37 years, and has two wonderful kids aged 31 and 28 and a precious grandson.  He loves helping individuals reach their full potential.