The Diving Pod

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we welcome Mike Flamm to share his journey through the sport and his experience as a member of the storied Clarion Golden Eagles diving program. Mike reflects on how he first got involved in diving, the challenges he faced throughout his career, and the moments that shaped him both as an athlete and as a person. He talks about what drew him to Clarion, the cultur...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with rising star Dash Glasberg to discuss his journey through the sport and what it takes to compete at one of the nation's premier diving programs. Dash shares how he got his start in diving, the people who have influenced his career, and the path that led him to Indiana Hoosiers. He reflects on the transition to college diving, balancing academics w...

Ever wondered how a diver earns the prestigious NISCA High School All-American honor? In this episode of The Diving Pod, Aaron Rooney breaks down the entire process from the perspective of someone who serves as a NISCA judge.

On this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Nick Fogle. Fresh off an unforgettable senior season at Denison University, Nick capped his collegiate career by sweeping both the 1-meter and 3-meter national titles while earning CSCAA Men's Diver of the Year honors. Nick takes us through his entire diving journey, from his early introduction to the sport in Minnesota to becoming a six-time All...

This week on The Diving Pod, we sit down with one of the most accomplished and fascinating figures the sport has ever seen, Jay Lerew. From an unlikely start in athletics to becoming one of the most respected coaches in the world, Jay's journey is anything but ordinary. Before he was producing NCAA champions and Olympians, Jay was soaring through the air as a professional aerial acrobatic skier, p...

On this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Colleen Hudson to talk about an unforgettable junior season that ended with her standing on top of the podium as the NCAA Division II National Champion on 3-meter. Colleen reflects on the work, consistency, and confidence it took to reach that moment, along with the pressure and excitement of competing in one of the deepest diving fields in the c...

On this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Ellie Cole to talk about her incredible journey from Australia to one of the top collegiate diving programs in the country at Stanford Cardinal. Ellie reflects on her early beginnings in the sport, the transition from elite international competition to NCAA diving, and what it was like balancing life as a freshman student-athlete while competing...

In this episode, we break down the action from the World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final, held May 1–3 in Beijing, where the world’s top divers went head-to-head across nine events in one of the most competitive meets of the year . We recap how Team USA stacked up against powerhouse nations like China, highlighting a meet where the Americans showed progress but were just outside the med...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with NCAA platform champion Emilio Treviño from Texas A&M Aggies to talk about his incredible freshman-year rise to the top of college diving. Emilio shares his journey from Mexico to the United States, detailing the challenges of adapting to a new culture, training environment, and level of competition. We dive into what fueled his success in his...

This episode of The Diving Pod spotlights rising talent Max Wasiniak, the NCAA Division II 1-meter national champion out of Wayne State University. As a junior, Max breaks down the journey that led him to the top of the podium, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work, mindset, and consistency it took to get there. He dives into his background in the sport—how he first got started, the pivota...

In this episode, we break down everything that went down at the recent American Cup, diving into the results, standout performances, and what it all means moving forward. We start by recapping the top finishers on both the men’s and women’s sides, highlighting the athletes who delivered under pressure and those who may have surprised the field. From consistent execution to clutch final-round dives...

This episode of the Diving Pod features David Colturi, diving into his unique journey from traditional springboard and platform diving to becoming one of the faces of professional cliff diving. Colturi reflects on his time competing at Purdue University, where he developed the technical foundation and competitive mindset that would later set him apart. He shares how his college career as a nationa...

This episode of The Diving Pod features a conversation with diving legend Micki King, whose story goes far beyond the pool. King reflects on her journey from a young athlete navigating a male-dominated sport to becoming an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most influential figures in diving history. She shares the challenges she faced during a time when opportunities for women in sports were li...

This episode dives into a thoughtful, experience-driven conversation with Tim O’Brien, former University of Miami standout and 2000 Olympic coach, as he breaks down the evolution of USA Diving—from a system that consistently produced world-class results to the more fragmented model we see today.

In this episode, we recap both the Division III NCAA Championships and the Men’s Division I Championships, breaking down the key moments from each meet. We hit on standout performances, team impact, and how athletes handled pressure in two very different competitive environments. From the consistency and execution seen at DIII to the difficulty and intensity of Men’s DI, we give a clear look at wh...

In this episode, we recap the DII NCAA Championships and women’s DI results, focusing on the biggest takeaways from both meets. At DII, highlighting the NCAA Champions and amazing stories that came from the week!  The standout divers were the ones who stayed composed and delivered in the middle rounds. On the women’s DI side, the level was extremely high. The top finishers showed control, handled...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Mizzou diver Derek Colbert to talk about his journey through the sport and what it takes to compete at the Division I level. Derek shares how he first got involved in diving, the coaches and mentors who helped shape his development, and the challenges that come with balancing the demands of high-level athletics and college life. He dives into his...

In this episode, we sit down with former collegiate diver Skip Donald, who opens up about the winding path of his college career and the lessons that came with it. Skip began his journey at the Auburn University, one of the premier programs in college diving. He talks about the expectations and intensity of competing in the SEC, what he learned early in his career, and how those experiences shaped...

In this episode, we sit down with Sofia Knight, standout diver for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who shares her incredible journey from Australia to competing in the ACC. Growing up in Australia, Sofia talks about how she first found diving, what the training culture was like back home, and how her early experiences shaped her fearless style on the boards. She reflects on the di...

In this episode, we sit down with Ray Preas, standout diver for University of Louisville, to unpack the progression of an athlete who has steadily built himself into a consistent NCAA contributor. Ray walks through how he first connected with diving, the early technical adjustments that accelerated his development, and the moment he realized college diving could become a serious path. From a coach...

In this powerful episode, Augustana University All-American diver Avery Lommel shares a journey defined by resilience, courage, and an unwavering love for the sport. Avery opens up about how she first found diving, the joy and identity it quickly gave her, and the unimaginable challenge that followed when she lost vision in one eye. Facing depth perception changes, spatial awareness challenges, an...

This episode features Tobie Stiles, senior diver at Northern Michigan, as he walks through the full arc of his diving journey—from the early days of learning to compete to becoming a leader at the collegiate level. Tobie reflects on the moments that shaped him most as a diver: the grind of daily training, the setbacks that forced him to grow, and the small breakthroughs that added up over time. He...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Ryan Campbell, senior diver at Colorado Mesa, to talk about a path a lot of athletes can relate to—but don’t always hear enough about. Ryan walks through his time at junior college, the lessons he learned there, and how that experience shaped him both as a student and a diver before making the jump to a four-year program. Ryan opens up about the...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Wisconsin diver Jan Lanser for a real, honest conversation about commitment, growth, and resilience. Jan opens up about his decision to stay home and be part of building Wisconsin diving into the program he knows it can be—choosing development, loyalty, and long-term vision over easier paths. He also dives deep into his mindset as an athlete: a c...

In this episode of The Diving Pod, we sit down with Olivia Nelson, senior diver at West Florida, to talk about her experience being part of an all-women’s swimming and diving program and what that environment has meant for her growth as both a diver and a person. Olivia shares how the culture at UWF pushed her to take ownership of her development, build confidence, and lead alongside a tight-knit...