Behind The Scenes: Safety and Standards
Learn about the foundations of a successful program: systems, standards, and safeguards that support long-term athlete development in diving.
Resource Highlights
Some of our personal favorites.
College Recruiting
Dryland Systems
Progression Frameworks
Spotting Rig Series
College Recruiting Playbook for Divers
College recruiting often feels overwhelming because athletes are navigating timelines, eligibility rules, and coach communication all at once.
This guide breaks the recruiting process into clear phases and explains what college coaches are actually evaluating at each stage.
- Recruiting timelines and checkpoints
- How and when to contact college coaches
- Eligibility and preparation basics
Dryland Training Systems
Dryland training is most effective when it progresses alongside technical development instead of operating independently.
This resource provides a level-based structure for dryland training using available equipment, helping programs maintain consistency and safety.
- Level-appropriate exercise selection
- Consistency across training groups
- Alignment with long-term athlete development
Diving Progression System
This progression framework maps diving development from beginner fundamentals through advanced competitive skills.
Clear progressions reduce rushed skills, align coaching expectations, and help athletes understand what mastery looks like at each stage.
- Structured skill sequencing
- Supports long-term development
- Useful for coach and parent communication
Spotting Rig Video Series
Spotting systems require more than equipment. They require correct sequencing, positioning, and timing from the coach.
This video series walks through spotting and tipping progressions step by step, emphasizing safety and athlete confidence.
- Belt and rig technique progression
- Coach positioning and timing
- Risk reduction in dryland training
Diving 411: Facilities, Rules, and Behind the Scenes
The frameworks behind competitive diving: athlete pathways, safety systems, how judging works, and the standards that keep programs running.
Levels & Progression
Developmental structure, sequencing, and long-term athlete models.
Recruiting & Athlete Pathways
Understanding college recruiting and eligibility systems.
Conditioning, Testing & Monitoring
Performance assessment, workload monitoring, and athlete management.
Dryland Setup & Training
Dryland fundamentals, programming, and equipment integration.
Safety & Standards
Policies, manuals, inspections, athlete safety systems, and bubbler systems.
Board Installation & Maintenance
All you need to know about Duraflex systems, inspections, upkeep, repairs, and installation.
Spotting Systems & Belts
Spotting rigs, belt systems, installation, and hands-on technique.
Judging
Judging logic, interpretation, bias, and official education.