Our Story
“Diving With Sole” is a deliberate play on words that ties together our love of scuba and sneakers. Sneakers (and their sale/resale/auction) also provide most of the funding for our organization and the diving opportunities we are able to offer.
The primary purpose of Diving With Sole is to provide people with disabilities an opportunity to experience the weightlessness and freedom of motion that scuba offers. The ancillary purpose of the charity is to protect and maintain the health and beauty of coral reefs and their populations.
Parker Eisner founded Diving With Sole because of his love for scuba diving and his desire to share this amazing experience with more people. Parker’s earliest experiences with this phenomenon was when his father had a spinal cord injury and subsequent spinal fusion surgery which kept him and his brother from doing many of the things they used to do together as a family (mountain biking, white water rafting, jet skiing, camping, etc.)
Initially, Parker and his father got certified through a dive shop that specializes in adaptive diving; but after seeing the freedom of motion, reduction of pain, and pure joy his father has while diving together, Parker was exposed to the world of adaptive diving and the positive effect it can have on people’s lives and he wanted to share that with others as well.
Parker is fortunate to be a small part of the South Florida diving community. Through that association, he met Brad Gagas, the founder of a charity called Grateful Divers. Grateful Divers is an organization that sets up ‘dive days’ for disabled people and provides adaptive diving certifications. Parker loved the idea of being able to give other people with disabilities the same unique opportunity that he has had with his father, so he organized and started Diving With Sole.
Explore the Ocean of Possibilities
Meet our dedicated team passionate about adaptive scuba diving and inclusion.
Parker Eisner
Founder
Parker is a junior at Walt Whitman High School and is a nationally recognized competitive swimmer with a lifelong love for the water both in and out of the pool. After doing a discovery scuba dive on vacation years ago, he fell in love with the sport and never looked back. Parker and his younger brother, Brandon, run a sneaker and streetwear reselling business that has done over six figures of revenue in the last year. As an avid scuba diver and outdoor enthusiast, Parker started Diving With Sole to help those with physical challenges experience the freedom and joy of underwater exploration.
Chris Kinsella
Board Member
Chris is a dedicated Montreal based high school teacher with a lifelong passion for athletics and community involvement. As a former national-level wrestler and athletic director, he has decades of experience coaching and mentoring students. Outside of school, Chris has worked with West Coast Connections for over a decade leading trips where he guided teens through immersive programs that foster personal growth and cultural awareness. He has also been an avid scuba diver for over 20 years. In which he has explored marine environments worldwide, combining his love for the ocean with his commitment to education, community, and inspiring others to pursue their passions.
Jason Savino
Board Member
Jason is the owner and founder of LuxLongIsland, a resell company specializing in the sourcing, market analysis, and sales of high-end and luxury goods, including footwear from various brands, jewelry, handbags, and other in-demand items. With deep experience in the sneaker resale business and in the luxury market, Jason has achieved multiple years with seven figures in business revenue. He curates exclusive inventory for clients and manages a highly engaged social media presence, with 8,000+ Instagram followers and hundreds of thousands of TikTok views.
Thomas Ferrante
Board Member
Thomas Ferrante is a business and CTE teacher from Long Island, New York. After beginning his career in logistics, he sought a path that would allow him to contribute to his community’s growth while drawing upon his knowledge of business and athletics. As both a teacher and coach, he has witnessed firsthand the impact students can have not only on their community but on society as a whole. He is dedicated to improving the lives of future generations through his work in education and leadership.