Meet the RSM Team
RSM Owner | CSCS Coach | NREMT
Cody
In 2013, Cody graduated from one of the most elite schools in the military: Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School. He then served four years completing Search & Rescue missions and saving lives in the Great Lakes region. During his time in the military, Cody began sharing the lessons he'd learned to create the best-selling Coast Guard book: The Rescue Swimmer Mindset.
Shortly after, Cody founded the Rescue Swimmer Mindset company, which he operates while serving as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer in Northern California.
RSM Owner | Instructor | NR WEMT
Vince
Originally from Canada, Vince left his homeland to serve in the US Coast Guard as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. After serving 3 years responding to Search & Rescue cases with Cody, he became co-owner of the Rescue Swimmer Mindset.
With over 10 years of free diving experience, 15 years of weight-lifting knowledge and as the top swimmer in his Rescue Swimmer class, Vince has helped 100's of students excel in their physical and aquatic goals.
RSM Instructor | Lifeguard | RN & NREMT
Ed
Ed Vodrazka served as an ocean lifeguard in California for 47 years and taught thousands of students lifeguarding skills and procedures. During his service, he became one of the most sought after educators and public speakers for lifeguards.
Ed is now a Registered Nurse and teaches at San Diego Miramar College as an EMT professor. His RSM Lifeguard course aims to help students improve their ocean knowledge as well as physically prepare them to become outstanding lifeguards.