PURPOSE

THe Gold Standard

Shoring up vulnerabilities with effective knowledge, training, and demonstrated competency with 100% authentic, real-world application.

PRIMING FOR CRITICAL CHALLENGES

If water is the ‘great equalizer’ and has the potential to be fatal in an instant, controlled stress inoculation in that environment is the ultimate preparation for any pivotal test.

Life Confidence

Water Confidence = Life Confidence. Lessons assimilated in training are directly applicable to every environment and experience.

ABOUT WCT

Water is the great equalizer. It doesn’t care who you are. It’s indifferent. It’s fair. Water can elicit fears we didn’t know we had. It can also forge an unbreakable resilience. That’s why it is the single most effective developmental tool utilized by elite Special Operations Forces around the world.

Water Confidence Training is as real-world as it gets, affording individuals the opportunity to learn their stress and panic responses in a controlled environment before situations become dire. Confidence in the water and swimming proficiency are paramount for professionals operating in zero-fail mission sets and high-stakes arenas [Executive Protection, Military, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, action sport athletes, etc.]. These professionals are often tasked with making life-or-death decisions, many involving water-based operations. Individuals are never guaranteed to rise to the occasion, but rather sink to the level of their training. Our programs are designed to provide trainees with exposure to their responses and help develop their tolerance safely and effectively, ensuring that the level they sink to aligns with their personal and professional expectations.

Beyond the immediate goal of saving lives, WCT attendees benefit immensely from the mental and physical challenges presented in water-based training. By confronting the unfamiliar and potentially hostile environment of water in a controlled setting, attendees develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and a heightened sense of awareness.

Water Confidence Training offers specialized programs designed to build the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in water-based challenges. Our Functional Swim class develops strong swimming capabilities, while Unconventional Fitness enhances overall operational readiness and general water comfort. Water Confidence classes provide comprehensive training to develop proficiency in various water-based scenarios, empowering individuals to confidently handle a wide range of challenges—both in and out of the water.

By investing in water confidence training, professionals and teams not only increase their ability to preserve life but also gain invaluable personal and professional development, individually and collectively.

MATT SCHOLLARD

WCT FOUNDER

Matt is a former Air Force Special Operations Pararescue Team Leader and Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) Executive Protection Security Director. He is a highly sought after water safety expert & consultant, professional extreme athlete, and was previously the Co-Founder & President of Beneath the Surface Foundation, a nonprofit that served Special Operations Combat Veterans in post traumatic growth through Ocean Therapy and mindfulness practices.

Matt is an ultra long distance open water swimmer and one of the world’s leading water confidence instructors. He has worked with individuals and teams in many high stakes arenas including Red Bull, USSOCOM, and various UHNW Private Organizations. He lives in the adventure sports paradise of Hood River, Oregon, with his wife and two sons.

Want to learn more about Matt?

Here are a few podcasts where he made a guest appearance