Founder/ Program Director
ann@soulandsportventures.com
Ann Hettinger is founder and Managing Director of Soul and Sport Ventures™. She originally moved to Kauai 10 years ago where she fully integrated the Aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands into her life. Ann lives a high energy life, which is apparent in her love for the ocean and outdoors. Her background in running and coaching children from the age of six to high school and adults has been the catalyst that prompted the birth of Soul and Sport Ventures™. Her own sense of accomplishment comes only when she has shared her skills, energy and passion for adventure with someone else who experiences their own sense of achievement. Her warmth and exuberance are contagious and inspiring to all. She believes that personal growth and happiness are achieved by living each day moment by moment and truly appreciating all that life has to offer. Everyday we are inspired and encouraged to grow mentally, physically and spiritually. The island of Kauai has a way of embracing one’s entire being and nurturing the spirit and soul.

"I have known Ann Hettinger for the past two years as a Coach and friend. She is a dedicated and self-motivated person who strives to maintain perfection in whatever she puts her mind to. Over the past two years Ann has grown tremendously as a runner which I attribute to
her driven mindset. In working with Ann on our first Running Clinic in Kaua’i, I have seen how professional she is with her organizational skills."
– Darren De Reuck, Club/Elite/Olympic Level Coach

"Over the last year I have gotten to know Ann very well. She is one of the strongest and most dedicated people I have met. She shows these traits in all aspects of her life. I can see how driven she is in her running and when an obstacle knocks her over, she picks herself up, dusts herself off with a smile and tackles what ever lies ahead of her. But most importantly, she is a very kind and generous person."
– Four-time Olympian, Colleen De Reuck

Project Manager/ Yoga Instructor
shawna@soulandsportventures.com
After getting married on the North Shore of Kauai, Shawna knew she would one day call it home. As she recalls, "It just spoke to me like no other place I'd ever been". Shawna has an extensive background in graphic design and marketing, but she spends much of her time focusing on on her life's passion, yoga. Because of its spiritual nature and beautiful scenery, Shawna believes that Kauai offers the perfect backdrop for teaching and growing her practice. She specializes in a power vinyasa style of yoga, which means "one breath, one movement". Her meditation and yoga classes are ideal for all levels of ability, and she looks forward to sharing in the many wonderful benefits yoga offers with you. Shawna's wonderful spirit and infectious personality draws you in and doesn't let go.

Personal Trainer and Healthy Food Chef
erik@soulandsportventures.com
Born in Hawai’i, Erik has always had a special connection with the islands. He is drawn to Kauai for its unmatched beauty and opportunity for adventure. Growing up as a competitive swimmer, Erik has always had an appreciation for the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. As a Certified Personal Trainer, he is passionate about seeing people change their lives by staying active and feeling energized. His love of fitness as well as a love for cooking has merged seamlessly since joining Soul and Sport Ventures™. Erik is known for his deliciously prepared healthy meals made of natural and organic island ingredients. His goal is to show people that healthy food can also taste amazing! Erik believes that integrating exercise and good nutrition to one's life, can lead to long-term lifestyle change. Erik has a very easy going, yet motivating personality along with a natural ability to care about and relate with others.

SOS President – Captain Paul Clark
Captain Paul moved to Kaua'i in 1995, after growing up in Ohio, and then living on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He gained a newfound appreciation for the sea while working on Kauai’s Na Pali coast eco-tour boats fueled by bio-diesel. He then studied Marine Science at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo/Kaua’i. Paul worked as an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver, on the West Hawai’i Aquarium Project (WHAP). This project helped to create a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that protect reef fish from over collection in the aquarium trade, as well as preserve vital coral habitats. Paul is a US Coast Guard Captain, a PADI Divemaster, and a former member of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Committee. Paul joined the SOS team as pres ident in 2003. He currently teaches Ocean Pulse along with Digital Media to grades K–12. Paul incorporates compostable and biodegadab le takeout products for Hawai’i at www.earthsurge.com. He lives on the North Shore of Kaua’i and enjoys life with his amazing children Isis, Maya, and Orion

Surf/Stand-up Paddle Instructor
Andrea Smith is our surf and stand-up paddle instructor. She was born in Brazil where her love affair with the ocean began. She has lived on Kauai for 18 years, during which she has taught surfing, swimming, body-boarding and stand-up paddling to children and adults. In 1985 she acquired the title of French Body Boarding Champion. As part of her award, she received a ticket to fly to the island of Oahu to compete at Pipeline. She was the first female to compete in this male dominated sport. She was also the first woman to swim the entire NaPali Coastline in 10 hours and 16 minutes. A true pioneering spirit. Andrea is a community inspiration – always encouraging friends, neighbors and visitors to enjoy the utmost of Kauai’s island beauty.

Surf/Stand-up Paddle Instructors
Hawaiian Surfing Adventures is family owned and operated and run by Mitchell and Lynn Alapa. Mitchell was born and raised of Hawaiian ancestry, and he has been surfing his entire life. Born on Oahu, he has lived on Kauai since the age of two. As anyone who meets him will tell you, he’s a very fun person to be around. His personality is infectious, and his knowledge of the ocean will put even the most timid at ease. He knows everyone on Kauai and makes you feel like you are on the inside of life on Kauai, rather than on the outside looking in. His wife Lynn was born in Canada and moved to Hawai’i in 1973 where she fell in love with Mitchell. They have two daughters and one son that are very active in the business. Mitchell and Lynn have very big hearts and always make everyone feel welcome. All the instructors at Hawaiian Surfing Adventure are dedicated to make your surfing adventure fun and memorable.