diving coaches

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

What age is good to start diving?

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

Tips for going to a 1 1/2 frontflip

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

Diving scores question

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,

site to start a team in the east bay

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

5113A

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.

USD Age Rules

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

Where can I dive in Manhattan

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

beginner dive lessons

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

Where to learn near Camas, WA

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 and Conditioning Program

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

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

Junior College diving

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

beginning diving for kids

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

neighborhood pool dive team

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

adult diving lessons

QuestionTom,   Im a teacher living in Denton, TX and was wondering if you could recommend any adult diving lessons or classes offered in the sum

Beginner lessons for Springboard and Platform Diving

QuestionHi Tom! Im 14 years old and I just got an intrested in diving and I want to dive for my school next year. Ive been trying to look for beginner les

diving camps

QuestionWhat diving camps, for age group divers, in California do you recommend.  I am a beginner and want to go to diving camp this summer.  Tha

16 yo sophomore interested in diving

QuestionI have a 16 yo daughter that was a level 10 gymnast until a month ago.  Too many surgeries and injuries later she has decided to give up the s

LESSONS FOR 6 YEAR OLD BEGINNER?

QuestionTOM, I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD WHO LOVES GYMNASTICS AND LOVES SWIMMING...SO..WED LOVE TO SEE HOW SHE LIKES SPRINGBOARD DIVING..IS SHE TOO YOUNG? CAN YOU