Have you seen the new FINA D.D. chart? If you haven't, you should. There are a few new dives listed that make a back 2 1/2 with 2 1/2 twists pale in comparison! Like one with a 4.8 degree of difficulty. Find out here what new dives have D.D.'s over 4.0.

If you had to guess, what percentage of diving coaches in the U.S. are part-time? If you are like me, you probably guessed high. You also may be wondering how  this affects the sport of diving when the majority of coaches cannot put in a full-time effort. Here are six reasons why the sport of diving needs more coaches who are focused on diving as a career.

• Six Reasons Why We Need Full-Time Diving Coaches

If case you missed it, one of the greatest coaches in the U.S., if not the world had a birthday this month. Hobie Billingsley, a two-time U.S. Olympic Team coach, and the coach at Indiana University for 40 years, celebrated his 83rd birthday on December 2. Hobie's contribution to diving cannot be measured in mere words, his techniques and training methods are seen everyday at the pool. Happy Birthday Hobie!

• More About Hobie

Photo: Indiana University Athletics

Be thankful on this Thanksgiving Day that we, as members of the diving community, have the privilege to be a part of this exciting and challenging sport. That we have the opportunity to take part in an activity that can improve our mind and body through competition and physical fitness.

Finally, that we have the good fortune to participate in a sport and activity, that is not an option for many others who are less fortunate. Happy Thanksgiving!