U.S. PDCA
Supporting, empowering, and advocating for the professional diving coach at all levels
Second Town Hall meeting set for June 21
The US Professional Diving Coaches Association will host a virtual Town Hall focused on junior diving on June 21 at 7 p.m. est. Sean McCarthy, the head coach of the Indiana International School of Diving’s IUPUI Elite Club will be the featured speaker. McCarthy is a member and past chair of USA Diving’s Committee for Competitive Excellence. McCarthy will provide insights on changes coming to the junior diving circuit and the future of junior diving in the United States.
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Support advocacy and change with PDCA & the #ANDdiving movement
Diving is a SPORT, not just events. The #ANDdiving movement is bringing attention to the issues threatening diving at the NCAA level, and ultimately all levels.
The PDCA has partnered with diver-owned and operated Cowing Robards to raise funds for advocacy efforts. You can show your support by ordering #ANDdiving t-shirts and hats at the link below. $10 from every item sold will be donated to aid PDCA’s efforts.
Legendary Tennessee diving coach Parrington announces retirement after 35 seasons
Dave Parrington, the longest-tenured coach at the University of Tennessee, retires as the most decorated diving coach in SEC history.
“To all the divers over the years, dating back to our first squad who set the tone for what was to come, through all the ups—of which there were many—and downs over the years, I express a monstrous token of gratitude,” Parrington said. “I’ll miss being on deck with you but will always cherish the friendships and look forward to watching you flourish with the groundwork we worked so hard day in and day out. Just remember to ‘Let it Fly!’
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Mission
The core mission of PDCA is to grow and advance the sport of diving by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the professional diving coach.
Vision
Our vision is to create a thriving and sustainable future for the sport of diving by building a strong, united network of professional diving coaches.
Strategy
PDCA will achieve our goals by executing a strategy built on advocacy, education, engagement, and support of diving coaches at all levels.
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the 5 areas of diving
COACHES
Coach 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
A competitive structure
that allows coaches
and divers to grow
and succeed at each level