TEN Things That Require ZERO Talent
Here are 10 Things That Require ZERO Talent, and that make up every successful athlete!!!!
Remembering Mike Lyden
It's been 10 years since the diving world lost one of it's own - Iron Mike. Mike Lyden was the former diving coach at LSU and UK passed away on April 11, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Wrenches Needed for Duraflex Equipment Installation and Repair
Torque Wrench with 15/16 Inch (24mm) Socket and 18 Inch (47cm) Long Handle (For putting correct amount of torque on diving board carriage bolts (110 ft/lbs. = 149 Newton/Meters)
WRENCH SIZE WORKS ON THESE DURAFLEX PARTS
15/16 Inch (24mm) SF108 / SF122 / SF127 / SF129
9/16 Inch (14mm) 528 / SF162 / SF104 / SF105 / SF106
½ Inch (13mm) 526 / 529 / SF117 / SF118 / SF119 / SF152
3/8 Inch (10mm) 533 (Suggest 6-sided wrench)
IN ADDITION, WE SUGGEST YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Small Can of 3 in 1 Oil (For Hinges)
Grease Gun with Grease (for Greasing Fulcrum)
De-Greaser Spray and Rags (for cleaning slide tracks BEFORE applying new grease and also can be used to clean off the black stuff that always seems to run down the side of your fulcrum box).
Duraflex Spare Parts — Emergency Kit
What would be a good supply of Duraflex parts to keep on hand at my pool, depending on how many boards you have here is list of items to keep your facility in tip top shape.
Diving Program Tool Box and Accessories
Every coach - or at least every diving program) should keep some basic diving supplies together so that when needed, they can be easily accessed.
Olympic Trials Judges
Congratulations to Steve Voellmecke for being selected as one of 14 Olympic Trials judges for the Rio Olympic Games.
Olympic Trials Begin June 18th in Indianapolis!
The U.S. Olympic Team Diving trials are set to begin on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 in Indianapolis, Ind. NBC will offer an unprecedented 76 hours of coverage of the trials.
Cleaning Your Twisting Belt
Legendary diving coach Dick Kimball shares his tips for keeping your twisting belt spinning freely and easily.
Administering Your Diving Team
Many diving coaches love to coach but do not like the administrative duties that are required to run a successful diving team - but make no mistake, they are important!
