The following PDF is a compilation of knowledge from various sources and parents/coaches/judges and is recommended reading for any diver on the NS Dolphins Competitive Team (Tiers I/II):
Dive Team Info Booklet - 120108
The following PDF's are from the Nutrition Presentation given by Cristina Sutter after the BC Diving AGM last November 20, 2011:
Fueling the Young Athlete
Nutrition for Growth and Performance (pay special attention to page 4)
Recovery Foods
The following are PDF's from The US Diving Association which may be of interest to some of our divers:
Early Stage Preparation of Young Divers
Mental Training Manual
Peak Performance Nutrition
Periodization
Training Divers Body Posture
US Divers Warmup
The following videos are from the Indiana University Dive Team Head Coach, Dr. Jeff Huber. Dr. Jeff Huber is in his 21st year at Indiana University. During his tenure, he has coached USA and NCAA National Champions, Big Ten Conference Champions, International Champions, and dozens of NCAA All-Americans. His coaching experience spans the globe and includes Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, World University Games, World Cup, Goodwill Games, FINA Grand Prix and other international competitions as USA National Team Coach. All of his accomplishments has garnered Coach Huber several personal awards, including:
- 3-Time U.S. Olympic Coach (2000-Sydney, 2004-Athens, 2008-Beijing)
- 9-Time U.S. National Coach of the Year
- 2005 - NCAA National Coach of the Year
- 2003 - U.S. Olympic Committee's National Coach of the Year
- 13-Time Big Ten Coach of the Year (Indiana University)
- 6-Time Big Eight Coach of the Year (Univ. of Nebraska)
Hurdle Lesson
Spotting Lesson
Forward Vols and Ops Lesson
Mental Preparation
Tuck and Pike Positions