Mike, in less than 2 weeks you'll be celebrating your birthday and I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and Mercedes' work. Scott and I and all the kids are praying for you and love you and would love to hear from you. I hope you continue to be blessed with eager and appreciative students to teach, as well as safe and exhilerating jumps to inspire more positive work. God bless Michael, I love you!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Your sister, Tracey

Mike came out to Skydive Sacramento last month and completely built our instructor\coach population. The classroom work was great, the skydives were awesome, and I can't believe I had so much fun in one of the hardest instructor rating classes available. Mike is worth every penny. Do what ever you can to get him to your DZ, or get to his next course.

I completed Michael's coach course at Skydive Skyranch. I couldn't believe all the information! Not five minutes after receiving my coach rating I was working with my first student. Michael had fully prepared me for my first real experience. I can't wait to take his AFF course in the future.

I recently completed Michael's coach course at skydive Midwest. Wow that was intense, Mike has an excellent approach to teaching. I can't wait to take the aff course. See ya soon! Thanks Michael

I attended Mike's S/L-I course at Siloam Springs. I let my Coach rating lapse a few years ago, and Mike graciously let me sit in on his excellent Coach course so I was up to speed when I made my recurrency jump. Both the Coach and S/L-I courses were top knotch. If anyone ever tells you Mike's courses are intense, they aren't lying. Many times we all felt like our brains were dripping out our ears, but Mike presented all that information in a way that not only allowed us to retain it, but also served as an illustration of what is possible with the teaching techniques he imparts to you.

I recently complete Mikeâ??s IAD course at Fly Free Skydiving in Festus, MO. Mike Wadkins is a fantastic instructor. He is very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. I learned more about skydiving in the short time I spent with Mike than I have in the two and a half years Iâ??ve been in the sport. I look forward to getting my AFF and Tandem ratings through Mike next year. I just put out my first IAD student: 3 jumps in cat. B (PPCTâ??s). The student did great and moved on to cat. C. I have to admitâ?¦ I was a bit nervous, but the student did a great job. Thanks Mike. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Mike Toombs IAD-I/09 C-37393

Last week I completed the AFF-I course with Mike and from the very beginning of the pre-course I have been nothing short of impressed. Mike's passion for the sport and for teaching students is reflected in his work. His energy and sense of humor make the course that much more enjoyable. As a DZO I could not be happier then to have not only myself but my staff following in the lead of this outstanding mentor. I wish we could keep him as one of our own but will settle for striving to be the professional, easy going mentor and teacher that Mike was to us. Thank you for everything Mike!!!

I just completed an AFF-I rating course with Mike at Fly Free Skydiving in Festus, MO. I have to say, the course was amazing! Mike made it challenging and at the same time increased the confidence of all us candidates. His ability to teach and improve the candidate's skill sets is truly amazing. I hope I can live up to the example that Mike set for us in the course. Thanks Mike

Having completed an Xcelskydiving AFF-I course at Bay Area Skydiving, all I can say is AMAZING! Michael is able to bring all of your air and communication skills to the fore. The course material he has developed is beyond reproach and should be considered the gold standard. It is not easy(it shouldn't be) and it is both mentally and physically taxing but so worth it. Michael Wadkins's course is the one to take. Thanks again Michael....hope to take a student up with you some day.

I have just finished the AFF-I course with Michael and I had know idea it was going to be so challenging and hard work, but the end results were very, very satisfying to say the least and lots of fun. I have never met a man that can teach with such professionalism, enthusiam and commitment. Michael's course is very well thought out and you can tell he's been teaching for a long time. I am very proud to say I earned my raiting from Acelskydiving-Michael Wadkins. Thank you so much Michael and Mercedes for such great support. Many Blessings to you and the family. Cheers.