The U.S. Professional Diving Coaches Association (US PDCA) is proud to host our first-ever Symposium tailored to high school and club diving coaches, while also offering valuable learning and development opportunities for collegiate coaches. We know that diving coaches at all levels wear many hats — and this event was created to support the real-world challenges you face every day.
Whether you’re coaching a small high school team, leading a growing club, or managing a college program, this event is designed to inspire, educate, and equip you with practical tools and connections to help your athletes and your program thrive.
Why Attend?
Unlike traditional coaching clinics focused only on technique, our symposium emphasizes the complete experience of coaching today’s athletes. This two-day event will cover:
• Mental Health & Athlete Well-being — How to support divers through the pressures of performance, anxiety, and everyday life.
• Business Side of Coaching — Learn how to manage your program effectively with tools for scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and planning.
• Marketing, Recruiting & Fundraising — Build visibility for your program, engage your community, and raise support for your athletes.
• Long-Term Athlete Development & Team Culture — Explore ways to create inclusive, sustainable programs that keep athletes engaged and growing.
• Peer Networking & Collaboration — Share challenges and solutions with coaches across the country and build lasting professional relationships.
Who Should Attend?
• High school diving coaches
• Club team coaches and administrators
• Collegiate coaches (especially those looking for new ideas and connections)
• Assistant coaches at all levels
• Coaches new to diving or new to leading programs
• Parents who want to better understand how to support their child’s coach or help their club program succeed
While this symposium is specifically structured with high school and club coaches in mind, we strongly encourage college coaches to participate, especially through our virtual option, which is ideal for those whose fall schedules may prevent in-person travel.
What to Expect
• Two full days of interactive workshops, panels, and practical sessions
• Virtual participation option with access to all main sessions and materials
• Tools and templates you can use right away in your own program
• Social event for in-person attendees to network and relax
• Discounted rates for PDCA members
• Early planning time so you can coordinate with your school, club, or athletic department
How to Register
• Sign up to become a PDCA member for special pricing
• Use the link below to register
• Encourage your organization or athletic department to include this in your professional development or travel budget
Help Shape the Future of Diving
This symposium is just one part of PDCA’s growing commitment to supporting coaches at every level. We are especially focused on enhancing resources and advocacy for high school diving, but we want to be a resource for everyone in the diving community.
Do you have suggestions for what would help you as a coach or club leader? Whether it’s tools, mentorship, content, or year-round support — we want to hear from you. Reach out to us anytime at uspdcainfo@gmail.com.