Edward Surles

Assistant Coach

Years in Sport: 13 years

Edward has been paddling with Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club since 2013 and began coaching in 2022. He currently serves as an Assistant Coach for the Olympic Canoe Program, bringing years of competitive experience and technical knowledge to athlete development.

Edward recently graduated from the University of North Georgia with a degree in Biology and plans to pursue a future career in medicine. As an athlete, he has achieved outstanding success at the national level, earning National Champion titles in C1 in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025. His competitive background and academic discipline inform his thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to coaching.