Swimming and Diving

Diving is a skill that takes a great deal of effort, determination, courage, and time. If you are willing to put the time in, you will improve your skills. However; if you are determined to be the best you can be, it will take not only time but effort and practice, and dedication.

The best way to practice is all year long, whether it's dry land activities, camps, and gymnastics training, The YMCA in Watertown is beginning to realize the importance of proper gymnastics training for the diver. The coaches there are highly motivated in bringing this aspect of the sport to a new level in the frontier league.

Diving is not just a sport that needs physical training, it is a sport that requires a mental toughness. The diver needs to be able to manage his/her overall health. This means improving sleep patterns, increase hydration, learn stress management skills, and improve nutrition.

The higher level athletes learn to manage all aspects of their lives. This takes dedication.

The following pages will help in guiding the Diver to develop his/her skills through practice, and preparation.

"ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH TO MAKE THE SACRIFICE?"