U.S. PDCA
has reemerged under new leadership, new ideas, and new technology to reaffirm its support of diving coaches across the country.
Isabel Rayner Joins Swimming & Diving Team as Diving Coach
Isabel Rayner has been named an assistant coach of the men’s and women’s swimming & diving team at Towson University, she will serve as the diving coach. Swimming & Diving Head Coach Anthony Bruno announced Friday afternoon.
“I’m very excited to be joining a team with such great staff and student-athletes,” Rayner said. “I look forward to watching them improve in and out of the pool throughout the rest of the season.”
Honoring the Legacy of Ron O’Brien, Diving Legend
The world of competitive diving has lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Ron O’Brien, whose contributions to the sport spanned decades and shaped generations of athletes. O’Brien, a renowned coach and mentor, leaves behind a legacy of excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication.
Passages: Bryan Robbins, SMU Hall of Fame Diver and Coach, 78
Bryan Robbins, a Hall of Fame diver and diving coach who had a storied career at Southern Methodist University, passed away on Nov. 2. He was 78 years old.
Robbins was an All-American diver at SMU and coached Team USA at the 1976 Olympics and was slated to reprise that role in 1980 before the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Games.
about
The Professional Diving Coaches Association (PDCA) is a non- profit incorporated organization founded by Ron O’ Brien, Steve McFarland and Scott Pyle in January of 1983.
Mission
The mission of the PDCA is to support Competitive Diving Coaches.
Vision
5000 PDCA Trained Competitive Diving Coaches by 2030.
Strategy
Help Competitive Diving succeed in the 5 areas of Diving.
events
the 5 areas of diving
coaches
Coaches education is the central mission for the US PDCA
facilities
Maintain and expand facilities available for diving.
Insurance
Affordable insurance for Diving coaches to protect their programs.
MARKETING
Comprehensive national marketing that helps coaches bring in new divers.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
A competitive structure that allows coaches and divers grow and succeed at each level.