Steven Maynard
Associate Professor · Adventure Sports
State University of New York College at PlattsburghAbout
Steven Maynard serves as Associate Professor and Head of Paddlesports & Outdoor Living Skills within the Adventure Sports & Expeditionary Studies Department at SUNY Plattsburgh's School of Education, Health & Human Services.
His academic credentials include:
- M.Sc. in Performance Coaching (specializing in adventure sports)
Maynard's expertise centers on paddlesports, particularly expedition sea kayaking and rough water techniques, while extending to white water kayaking, canoeing, SUP, skiing, backpacking, climbing, and navigation. His research integrates outdoor living skills, technical advising, personnel development, and youth-focused problem-solving to enhance safety and experiential learning in natural environments. He emphasizes holistic development through tactical understanding of self, technique, and environmental dynamics.
Professionally active in global paddlesport communities, Maynard holds elite certifications from British Canoeing and American Canoe Association. He trains international instructors, leads expeditions, presents at kayak symposia, and serves on Paddles Up Training's quality assurance team. His work bridges academic instruction with real-world outdoor leadership development.
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