Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.
- Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Konstantin Kovalenko
Konstantin moved to United States in '94 after graduating with the MS degree in Applied Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. His extensive diving knowledge and teaching experience leave no questions unanswered or difficulties not overcome. He lives and breathes diving and if he is not at the Store, he is exploring underwater caves or working on some new piece of diving technology.
Diver Qualifications
- Advanced Trimix Diver
- Megalodon CCR Diver
- Cave Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- TDI: Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, Trimix, Azimuth SCR, Full Cave Instructor
- IANTD: Normoxic Trimix, Azimuth SCR Instructor
- NACD: Full Cave Instructor
- SSI: Dive Control Specialist Instructor, numerous specialties
- SSI TechXR: Technical Foundations, Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, Advanced Decompression Procedures, Normoxic Trimix Instructor
Suzanne Capener
Born and raised in Utah, Suzanne graduated from Weber State University with the BS degree in Computer Science. She speaks Tagalog and is our premier guide for Philippine's travel. In the winter months you can find her riding turbo-charged snowmobiles or surfing powder on her snowboard.
Her exceptional scuba diving skills, diverse diving experience, personal approach and attention to detail make her an exceptional instructor.
Diver Qualifications
- Advanced Nitrox Diver
- Decompression Procedures Diver
- Cave Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- TDI: Nitrox Diver Instructor
- SSI: Open Water Instructor
Max Deaver
Utah native, Max is currently attending Utah Valley University majoring in the Professional Pilot program. Having lived in Ukraine for two years, he is fluent in Russian. Despite his busy school schedule he still manages to find time to have fun flying airplanes, four-wheeling, riding snowmobiles and diving. Always eager to learn new things and share his knowledge, Max is a great instructor who will fully aid you in becoming a confident and competent scuba diver.
Diver Qualifications
- Advanced Diver
- Stress & Rescue Diver
- Nitrox Diver
- Intro to Cave Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- SSI: Open Water Instructor
Gary Blatter
BYU graduate with a BS in Computer Science and Juris Doctorate, Gary is a practicing attorney in Utah and California litigating domestic and probate cases. Even though he spends most of his vacations diving the Caribbeans, he still enjoys diving Utah lakes on weekends. Gary´s knowledgeable easy going style of teaching has always been a favorite of his diving students.
Diver Qualifications
- Master Diver
- Nitrox Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- SSI: Advanced Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
Chris Balzotti
Chris has been scuba diving since he was twelve years old and started teaching in 2001. He graduated from BYU with a BS in plant biology and an MS in environmental science. Chris conducts research in Mexico and Central America. He is currently working on a PhD at the University of Utah. He and his wife, also a scuba instructor, love to travel, having spent time in Mexico and Central America, Hawaii, Tonga and New Zealand. He also enjoys a variety of outdoor recreation with his wife and new son.
Diver Qualifications
- Master Diver
- Platinum 1000 Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- SSI: Advanced Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
Marie Balzotti
Marie has been scuba diving since age 14 and became an instructor in 2000. She graduated from BYU with a BS in Zoology and an MS in Genetics and Biotechnology. She and her husband, Chris, met while teaching scuba together. She, with her husband and son, tries to nurture her travel bug and spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors.
Diver Qualifications
- Master Diver
- Platinum 1000 Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
- SSI: Advanced Open Water Instructor, numerous specialties
Robin Bashor
Robin has been diving since 1980 and teaching since 1999. He is a seasoned Instructor and Instructor Trainer with SDI/TDI and IANTD providing technical diver and instructor training from basic courses through Advanced Trimix and Advanced Mixed Gas CCR diving.
Diver Qualifications
- CCR Trimix Diver
- Advanced Wreck Diver
- Cave Diver
Instructor Qualifications
- SDI: Open Water Instructor Trainer, CPROX IT, VIP IT, numerous specialties
- TDI: Advanced Nitrox IT, Decompression Procedures IT, Advanced Wreck IT, Advanced Trimix IT
- IANTD: Advanced Trimix IT, Advanced Mix Gas CCR IT
Announcement
Join the Team
We are looking for good people to join our team. Underwater Dynamics is a Five Star Professional Development Center and we offer instructor training courses and mentoring programs in both Open Water and Technical scuba diving. If you are currently an instructor with another agency we offer crossovers.