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 visiting 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.