Video Library

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Coach It.

The PDCA Video Library turns complex concepts into clear, visual learning. Watch real dives, slow-motion breakdowns, and applied demonstrations that bring technique, physics, and coaching decisions to life.

Core Collection 100+ videos

Technique & Skill Breakdown

Side-by-side comparisons, slow-motion analysis, and visual cues that help athletes understand what correct movement actually looks like.

Browse techniques
Physics 60+ videos

Biomechanics in Motion

See physics concepts play out in real time, from takeoff forces to shape changes and rotation speed.

Explore biomechanics
On Deck 40+ videos

Coaching Applications

Learn how experienced coaches teach skills, give feedback, and structure learning progressions on deck.

See coaching demos
Athlete Levels
18 videos

Resources to help you support divers throughout their development, including long-term, elite athlete management, preparing college bound athletes, performance monitoring, and training strategy adjustments.

Biomechanics and Research
30 videos

Everything from introductory biomechanics resources to relevant research and performance focused analyses. Learn how to apply physics, optimize athlete training and techniques, and discover emerging performance optimization technologies. The sport of diving is evolving. Are you ready?

Clinic - Training
84 videos

Archived practice footage, coaching sessions, and long form lectures from legendary coaches dating back decades. Includes foundational drills and teaching insights that complement the resources found in other categories.

Development and Education
31 videos

Expand your coaching toolkit with professional growth resources curated specifically for diving coaches. Discover advanced courses, transformative communication strategies, immersive workshops, and insights from elite-level mentors.

Dive Reference Library
256 videos

A growing collection of high standard dives that serve as visual models for teaching and skill development. Use it to compare technique, study form, and build stronger fundamentals.

Drills and Skills
95 videos

A collection of progressions, modelling guides, and drill ideas designed to build strong fundamentals for divers at every level. Includes skill breakdowns, correction strategies, and technical cues that support proper shaping, alignment, takeoffs, entries, to aid coaches in the development of high-quality and consistent athletes.

Dryland and safety
42 videos

Guidance on safe and effective dryland training including spotting rig setup resources, tutorials for pulling spotting belts, facility specifications, dryland equipment basics, water belts, bubbler/sparger use, board maintenance, and safety standards for coaches and facilities.

High School
5 videos

Focused tools, guides, and examples designed specifically for high school diving coaches. Perfect for building strong fundamentals, structuring practices, and navigating the unique demands of the high school season.

International
95 videos

A broad archive of international competition footage, including FINA, Grand Prix, World Cup, and meets from countries around the world. Ideal for studying diverse styles, technique trends, and high level performance globally.

Junior Olympic
170 videos

This is age-group competition. Generally for Divers ages 5-18.

NCAA
14 videos

A library of NCAA Division I championship meet videos. Valuable for understanding collegiate level difficulty, execution, and competition standards.

Olympics
73 videos

Archived footage of Olympic Trials from multiple countries and past Olympic Games. A historical and technical look at the sport’s highest level of performance.

Performance and Recovery
12 videos

Resources for improving athlete strength, flexibility, nutrition, mobility, recovery and injury reduction.

Planning and Periodization
3 videos

Tools and examples for structuring practices and seasons, including handbooks, workout plans, intensity and volume guidance, periodization models, and tips for planning effective training for different developmental stages.

Program Building
8 videos

Materials to aid coaches with the running and growth of a successful program including club handbooks, coaching manuals, facility recommendations, parent communication, compliance and copyright guidance, beginner athlete resources, and additional tools for building strong club culture.

Sports Psychology
2 videos

Resources on confidence building, managing fear, improving focus, competition mindset, emotional regulation, and helping divers develop the mental skills needed for long-term success.

Standards and Judging
4 videos

Judging guides, rulebooks, scoring expectations, deduction explanations, and educational course recommendations.

Symposium
48 videos

Full session recordings from past PDCA Coaching Symposiums, with hours of lectures and deep dives from top coaches and experts. Valuable for coaches in the pursuit of professional development and advanced coaching education.

US Senior National
216 videos

A collection of senior national championship and Olympic Trials meet videos. Useful for examining high difficulty dives, elite level execution, and competition pacing at the top of the sport.