Jack Travers has operated his own water ski school in Groveland, Fla., since 1973, developing Sunset Lakes into a world-renowned water ski training center. In 1990 he authored an instructional manual for water skiing that continues to be published and is available in boostores around the globe. He has coached U.S. Water Ski Teams since 1988, also his coaching skills are recognized globally. He has served on numerous USA Water Ski committees and the organization's board of director for three years.