Most people are swimming through life exhausted — and they don't even know why.
They're working hard, doing the right things, but still feel like they're fighting the current. Stuck. Drained. Like something's off but they can't name it.
I'm Kenny. A lifelong waterman.
Former Navy SEAL, firefighter, NCAA Division I Water Polo player, lifeguard, and surfer — I've spent my life in high-pressure, high-stakes environments where performing under stress was mandatory. I have also spent thousands of hours studying outside my “jobs” to find what actually works.
What two decades in those arenas taught me is this:
Calm is not weakness. It's the highest form of control.
But that didn't come easy. Alongside the external achievements were dark seasons — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Seasons that forced me to go deeper than discipline and motivation. To look at what was actually running underneath.
It's not about trying harder. It's about learning to move differently — through uncertainty, through pressure, through life. That's what I now call The Waterman Method.
You can't control the ocean. But you can become a better swimmer.
I work with people one on one to help them find their calm, capable, and confident self — and lead from that place. In life, business, and relationships.
If you're ready to stop grinding against the current and start moving with it, let's talk.
If you’re curious but skeptical, scroll through the testimonials and you’ll see what results look like if you’re willing to look within.
The Waterman Coach.
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When the status quo isn’t working, it’s time to step outside the box. You have one life to live — and if you’re willing to step back and really look around, you’ll start to see paths you didn’t know were there.
I’ve lived an unconventional life, and now I help those who want to live with more meaning, strengthen their mind and body, and uncover the power within themselves to break through limiting beliefs and outdated programming that’s been holding them back.
I bring to coaching a unique background that resonates with people who have spent years on conventional paths without real change. My approach blends ancient wisdom with modern modalities to build mental strength, create clarity for the future, and regain control over life.
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In 2007, two weeks after Highschool, shipped out to the Navy.
Spent six years serving as a SEAL with ST-3.
Awarded Junior SEAL of the year for ST-3
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Spent 8 years as a firefighter with Santa Barbara City FD.
Assigned to the laddertruck, heavy rescue, and water rescue team.
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Division 1 Collegiate Water Polo (Top 10 Nationally Ranked)
Junior Olympic National Champion
All-American/All-CIF
Lifelong Waterman
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BA in International Relations (UCSB)
Minor in Education and multiple Associates
ISSA - Nutrition Coach
ISSA - Personal Trainer
G.R. Certified Peer Mentor
Emergency Medical Technician
USLA Certified Lifeguard
Numerous Special Forces and Firefighting Certifications
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Raised in Santa Barbara, CA
Living in Hawaii
Father of 2 sons
Student of Life
Hobbies include reading, nature, building, martial arts, personal growth, ocean sports, quietness, traveling and observing the full spectrum of living