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Indiana, Texas draw top billing in first-ever US PDCA Coaches Polls
Indiana, Texas, Purdue, and Miami (FL) lead the way in the inaugural US Professional Diving Coaches Association Division-I Coaches Poll.
The 2025-26 preseason poll sees Texas at the top of the women’s ranking with Indiana atop both the men’s and combined rankings. Texas follows Indiana in those rankings while IU is fourth in the women’s poll.
Purdue appears in the top five in all three polls. The Hurricanes are sixth in the combined poll despite showing up at second in the women’s and third in the men’s poll.
Visit our rankings page to see complete polls as well as individual and team ratings.
Club coach and 2024 Ida Wilson Award Recipient Ray Noble passes away
US PDCA and the diving community mourns the loss of longtime Ohio diving coach and 2024 Ida Wilson Award Recipient Ray Noble. Noble coached six Ohio HS state champions and five runners-up. Noble coached for more than 35 years covering high school, club, and summer programs. Ray Noble’s life was defined by his kindness, dedication, and passion for nurturing the next generation.
Click below to read more from his friend Steve Voellmecke.
Longtime coach, judge, & diving advocate Tom Trapp passes away
US PDCA and the diving community mourns the loss of longtime diving coach and judge Tom Trapp. Trapp founded Santa Clara Divers in 1981 and later coached at Tualatin Hills Dive Club, Pacific Northwest Diving, and Emerald Dive Club. He judged numerous conference and NCAA championships and was a volunteer for USA Diving. Tom was passionate about diving and an active participant in conversations until his passing.
Click below to read more from his friend Ron Piemonte.