Our Mission Is Simple
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We help people of all ages conquer their fears by riding roller coasters.
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Meet DavidFounder of Coaster Challenge
Executive Producer The Story
Coaster Challenge started in 2015 by a young man name David. David was Diagnose with Tourettes Syndrome at the age of 9. Tourettes Syndrome is a nervous disorder that has no cure. David suffer with many different ticks, that he struggled with during his childhood. He was afraid to do many activities, one activity was going to theme parks and riding roller coasters. David was too afraid to ride them. His tourettes would flair up every time his friends would try to make him ride. In the summer of 2015, David decided that it was time to make some changes in his life. Spending a day with his best friend at Disney's California Adventure, David's best friend convince him by Challenging him to ride California Screamin. David accepted the Challenge and showed great courage that day. After riding the roller coaster, He went on it 3 times in a row. He begin to fall in love with roller coasters. |
David decided that it was time to try another coaster, he went to Knotts Berry Farm where he went on every coaster from Ghostrider, Sliver Bullet, Pony Express, to Xcelerator. Than David went to Six Flags Magic Mountain and went on every coaster the park had to offer.
Then David started to notice that his fears in general were broken, his doctor even notice that his tourettes had subsided and almost disappear. David than begin to think about why our society has been the way it has been. He notice how fear dictates the lives of others. Fear keeps people from following their dreams and taking chances. David started Coaster Challenge because he wants people to have the same opportunity to have the courage to face their fears, by riding roller coasters.
Coaster Challenge mission is simple, to help people of all ages conquer their fears by riding roller coasters. Do you have what it takes to accept the Coaster Challenge? Join the movement and help support David in his mission to help people live a fear free life.
Then David started to notice that his fears in general were broken, his doctor even notice that his tourettes had subsided and almost disappear. David than begin to think about why our society has been the way it has been. He notice how fear dictates the lives of others. Fear keeps people from following their dreams and taking chances. David started Coaster Challenge because he wants people to have the same opportunity to have the courage to face their fears, by riding roller coasters.
Coaster Challenge mission is simple, to help people of all ages conquer their fears by riding roller coasters. Do you have what it takes to accept the Coaster Challenge? Join the movement and help support David in his mission to help people live a fear free life.
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Meet AndrewCoaster Challenge East Coast Representative/ Co-Executive Producer
Andrew Locke is originally from New Jersey but now lives in New Smyrna Beach, Florida just a short drive from the theme park capital of the world, Orlando.
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Like most people, Andrew discovered his love for theme parks growing up and called Six Flags Great Adventure his home park for many years. As an adult living with Bipolar Disorder, Andrew has discovered that his continued love of theme parks and roller coasters is more than just about having fun. The stress relief and escape from the world’s troubles that theme parks provide helps Andrew cope with the challenges of living with a potentially debilitating mental illness. Andrew has a coaster count of over 300 and has enjoyed riding roller coasters on 3 different continents at dozens of different theme parks.
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Meet Jay
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Coaster Challenge Network
Code of Conduct
Effective as of March 1, 2023. This applies to all Staff, Volunteers, and Guests who come on any Coaster Challenge Network media content.
1. RESPECT - Staff and guests must respect all members of the community both in person and in online interactions and posts. This includes amusement park staff, enthusiasts, YouTubers, content creators, and other guests.
2. HARASSMENT - Harassment or bullying of any kind on behalf of staff members or guests will not be tolerated. Staff and guests may not participate in conversations or behaviors that may be considered offensive as a representative of Coaster Challenge. This refers to both online and in person interactions. Offensive behavior includes, but is not limited to, making fun of people, name calling, singling people out and publicizing the disagreement, and profanity.
3. PARK INTERACTIONS - Staff and guests must respect parks at all times and speak positively about parks both in person and online. All park rules must be followed when attending an amusement park as a guest.
4. STAFF EVENTS - Events are expected to start and end on time. All staff are expected to come prepared and promptly meet deadlines.
5. ETIQUETTE - Staff are expected to maintain a professional demeanor at all times they are representing our organization. This applies both in person and online. Proper etiquette includes being polite, refraining from excessive use of profanity, and refraining from derogatory words, negative comments and / or images, and gossip as it relates to parks and the coaster community. This also includes leaking or sharing unofficial information about future park projects that have not been shared by the park. Sensitive topics such as politics and religion may not be discussed in a way that can be considered offensive either in person or online as they are irrelevant to the mission of Coaster Challenge.
1. RESPECT - Staff and guests must respect all members of the community both in person and in online interactions and posts. This includes amusement park staff, enthusiasts, YouTubers, content creators, and other guests.
2. HARASSMENT - Harassment or bullying of any kind on behalf of staff members or guests will not be tolerated. Staff and guests may not participate in conversations or behaviors that may be considered offensive as a representative of Coaster Challenge. This refers to both online and in person interactions. Offensive behavior includes, but is not limited to, making fun of people, name calling, singling people out and publicizing the disagreement, and profanity.
3. PARK INTERACTIONS - Staff and guests must respect parks at all times and speak positively about parks both in person and online. All park rules must be followed when attending an amusement park as a guest.
4. STAFF EVENTS - Events are expected to start and end on time. All staff are expected to come prepared and promptly meet deadlines.
5. ETIQUETTE - Staff are expected to maintain a professional demeanor at all times they are representing our organization. This applies both in person and online. Proper etiquette includes being polite, refraining from excessive use of profanity, and refraining from derogatory words, negative comments and / or images, and gossip as it relates to parks and the coaster community. This also includes leaking or sharing unofficial information about future park projects that have not been shared by the park. Sensitive topics such as politics and religion may not be discussed in a way that can be considered offensive either in person or online as they are irrelevant to the mission of Coaster Challenge.
