Have you ever been to diving meet and seen 3 kids on one board, and 30 on the other? Despite the fact that all competitive diving boards are made from the same type of aluminum, some seem to loose their bounce faster than others. Why that is and what can you do to prevent one board from loosing its "stuff" before another?

• How Long Will My Board Last?

Are you making the transition from gymnastics to diving? Here is a drill that will help teach even the most impatient gymnast turned diver, to wait on the board - The Hop Drill.

Gymnasts are quick. They always want to get their arms above their head like they are performing a floor exercise. Problem is, that never works in diving because unlike a gym floor, a diving board moves and the armswing needs to be timed in rhythm with board. This little drill will help a diver be patient with their armswing and learn to use the arms in conjunction with the springboard.

Every coach has his own philosophy, one that fits with their unique personality. Since it is difficult to travel the country to train with every successful coach, here is the next best thing - a series of tips that will be brought to you! The first installment:

•  Woody's Five Tips for the Beginner Diver

College athletics is big business. Has the problem of for-profit athletic departments administering amateur collegiate athletes gotten out of control. According to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate athletics, college and university presidents think so.