Beginner Diver's Guide: Essential Dive Techniques & Tips

QuestionI just joined the dive team for our school a few days ago, and Im trying to learn some dives... I need 3 for the first meet. What do you suggest I

Diving Lessons & Teams in Brooksville, FL - Recommendations

QuestionOur 11 year old daughter, a former gymnast, is interested in learning to dive and/or joining a diving team in the Brooksville, FL area. She is home

Best Diving Videos for Beginner Swimmers & Aspiring Divers

Questiondo you know of any dvd/videos appropriate to purchase for kids who are learning to dive: 8 year old in beginning diving class; wondering about both

Troubleshooting Twisting in Diving: A Coach's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Transition from gymnast to diver has been fairly easy for my daughter except for twisting.  What is the best way to work on this ? S

Adult Recreational Diving Courses | Dive Toronto Club

QuestionHi Tom, Im interested in the adult recreational diving course offered by the Dive Toronto Club, which holds its courses at the University of Toron

Find Diving Coaches & Practice Locations in York, PA

QuestionIm a high school diver, but my coach is a little inexperienced and I dont learn like the other divers do.  I really want to learn more, but I

Best Age to Start Diving: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionHi, what age is a good age to start diving lessons? My 6 year old loves diving and recently taught himself to do a flip in the air before landing i

Mastering the 1.5 Front Flip: Tips for Rotation & Technique

QuestionIm overrotating my regular frontflip a little too much, and my coach wants me to start doing 1 1/2. The problem is, Im not sure what else to do bes

Impact of a Failed Final Dive on Diving Competition Rankings

QuestionHi, Im writing a short story about diving and wanted to know, if someone was in the top three at a diving competition and then, on the final dive,

East Bay Swimming Pools for Diving Teams (FINA Certified)

QuestionIm getting my safety certification this month in Denver, and I am looking for a pool site to start a club, that meets or exceeds the minimum Fina d

WIAA Diving Code: Understanding Forward Dive 1 1/2 Twist Validity

QuestionHey Tom! Its Danika. I have a diver who does a forward dive 1 1/2 twist, and its not on my DD sheet from WIAA. I found a site that has its DD as 2.

USA Diving Age Requirements: Can I Compete?

QuestionHey Tom - This is Anna from the Kirkland Orca team and also PND.  I have a question regarding age rules with USA Diving.  I am 18 right n

Best Swimming Pools in Manhattan for Diving Practice

QuestionHi Tom, thank you for your time and help! My name is Justin, I am 33 and I started diving last year. I am still not good but Im getting there event

Springboard Diving Lessons for Adults in Seattle | Queen Anne Pool

QuestionI am looking for beginner springboard diving lessons in the Bellevue/Seattle area. For adults. Thank you AnswerMeg - The only pool I know of tha

Springboard Diving Coaching Near Camas, WA | Tualatin Hills Dive Club

QuestionI coach swimming at LaCamas Swim & Sport in Camas, WA.  I have several swimmers who would like to learn some springboard diving before next ye

Strength & Conditioning for Divers: Injury Prevention & Performance

QuestionMy child previously was a level 10 competitive gymnast. She started diving this past June and is now competing JO level age group diving.  I h

AAU vs. USA Diving: Which is Best for College Scholarships?

QuestionIn gymnastics it seems if you want to compete in college you do USA, is it the same for diving. My daughter just finished her high school season an

NCAA Diving Rules: Dual Meets & Voluntary Options - Expert Advice

QuestionIs the vol. worth a 2.0 or is it true DD?  Thanks Tom! AnswerHi Dede - I am not current on junior college rules, but if you are following t

Affordable Kids' Diving Programs in Seattle - Parks & Recreation

QuestionI have a 10 year old who loves diving for fun and I have been trying to find a program for him to practice and improve that doesnt involve joining

Hiring a Dive Coach for a Neighborhood Swim Team: Safety & Requirements

QuestionWe belong to a neighborhood pool that has a swim and dive team. This is not a highly competitive league this is for summer fun and some instruction