Question about tucked positions

QuestionAlthough I dont dive myself, I enjoy watching diving a lot.  I noticed during the Olympics that Hu Yadan was the only diver who did not split

Rotation advice

QuestionMy daughter has just started diving (she is only 8).  She has been doing gymnastics previously.  When she tries to do a regular dive (hea

professional and college diving

Questionwhat does it take to be a college diver and a professional diver? AnswerKate - Ill answer this in two parts and start with the college diver par

Beginning Diving at 16 in the UK

QuestionHi, I live in the UK and am 16 years old. I have always been interested in diving and the recent Olympics has made me want to try out the sport. I

Diving for high school when there is no team

QuestionDear Tom, My son dives with Stanford Diving Club and goes to school at Lowell High School n San Francisco.  I have heard it is possible to ent

Maximum safe stature for male divers

QuestionMy teen son dove competitively for about 3 years. He really enjoyed it but kept getting injured. He took the past year off to heal and has started

Am I too old to start diving?

QuestionHi!  Im 16 years old and for a while now I have been interested in diving.  I have a friend who does it and she has been talking to me ab

masters program in Florida Keys?

QuestionHi Tom and other experts, I want to retire to the Florida Keys, near a masters diving program.  Is there one in Islamorada?  Or somewhe

arms swing timing in hurdle

QuestionIm sure this is a common problem but its also a nagging one.  I am 36YO old ex gymnast (tumbler) and basketball player so changing my jumping

Diving clubs in Seattle

QuestionAre there other diving programs in the Seattle area besides Pacific Northwest Diving in Federal Way?  My daughter tried that program but the d

diving instruction and camps for adults

QuestionIs there anyplace in the SF eastbay where I can either get private diving instruction or in a group situation during the daytime hours? AnswerViki

Girl aged 7 afraid of 3m diving

QuestionWe live in Veracruz, Mexico. My daughter started diving classes last October. Shed been practicing Olympic gym before, which helped her have the st

College Diving

QuestionIm a senior and Ill be attending Dartmouth College in the fall. I dove my freshman year for high school and club, but minor injuries (strained musc

Be a diving coach in New Zealand

QuestionHi Tom I am an ex-diver, 3 times Olympian and 3 times gold medalist at the European championships. Now I am a diving coach here in Italy and I wou

diving in raleigh area

QuestionDear Tom, We are moving to Raleigh area this summer from Blacksburg Virginia. My son is currently diving with Ron at the Christiansburg Aquatic Cen

fron take offs

QuestionI coach a high school girls team.  None of my divers do any outside diving besides summer competitions.  This entire group is having trou

Summer High School level springboard programs

QuestionGood afternoon.  My son just finished his first year of diving for the East Lyme HS swim/dive team and it was great experience.  He curre

diving try-out for a gymnast boy

QuestionHi Tom, my soon to be 11 year old level 6 gymnast boy wants to check out diving. We wive in west LA and I cant find a single diving team here wher

Reverse Monster

QuestionQUESTION: Ive been a gymnast for pretty much my whole life. 3 months ago, I picked up diving and I love it. I can do double backs, 2 1/2 fronts, tr

dryland workouts

QuestionHello tom. I live in santa clara. I am planning to compete in the masters nationals soon. Would like to get some info on training at your facility.