Rec Class
First dives, first flips, first time on the boards. A structured foundation in the fundamentals of diving.
Mesa, Arizona
Year-round springboard diving in Mesa. Rec classes & Competition Team.
The Club
Whether it's your first diving class or you're heading to Nationals, we're excited for you to dive into the EVDC program!
Our mission is to help every diver build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of diving, develop new skills and dives, prepare for meets, compete with confidence, and proudly represent EVDC.
Being a great diver is about more than learning dives. Through our program, divers will develop confidence, discipline, critical thinking, physical and mental strength, conditioning, time management, and goal-setting skills. Along the way, we hope to create an environment where athletes have fun, make lifelong friends, celebrate personal accomplishments, and create memories that last far beyond the pool.
Our knowledgeable coaching staff trains year-round at Skyline Aquatic Center. We're sanctioned by AAU and USA Diving for our competitive season, and sponsored by Arena for team gear.

Dive in. Work hard. Have fun. Support your teammates. Set goals. Make memories.
Programs
First dives, first flips, first time on the boards. A structured foundation in the fundamentals of diving.
Same fundamentals, later start. Learn the boards, develop new skills and dives, and find out where the sport takes you.
The step between rec class and the competition team. Details coming soon.
Year-round training at Skyline Aquatic Center, with travel offsite for platform practices. Prepare for meets, compete with confidence, and represent EVDC.
Coaching
Originally from Wisconsin, I was a four-time state qualifier. I began club diving with the Schroeder Dive Team during my junior year and went on to dive collegiately at Minnesota State Mankato. As a freshman I qualified for the NCAA Division II championships, but a knee injury toward the end of the season ultimately ended my competitive diving career.
After transitioning to coaching, I led several Wisconsin high school athletes to state championships and was honored with a nomination for Coach of the Year. Alongside coaching, I also worked in the marketing department at Harley-Davidson, gaining valuable experience in leadership and communication.
In 2016 I moved to Arizona, and I joined East Valley Dive Club in 2017. Since then, I've had the privilege of watching countless divers grow within the program and continue their careers at the collegiate level. For me, coaching is about more than just diving — it's about helping young athletes develop life skills, confidence, leadership, and the resilience to push beyond their comfort zones.
I became head coach of EVDC in the fall of 2022 and continue to coach high school diving as well, where I've had multiple athletes qualify for the AIA State Meet and have been voted Coach of the Year.
Outside the pool, I'm a proud mom of three boys and love spending my time with family.
I'm originally from Flagstaff, where I dove for Northern Arizona Divers for 14 years. While diving for NAD I was a USA Diving National qualifier in the 14-15 and 16-18 age groups and qualified for AAU Nationals at 15, 16, 17, and 18, making finals in every age group. Diving under Nikki Kelsey and learning from her years of coaching is where I found my love of diving and coaching — and where I started following in my mother's footsteps, coaching alongside her as her assistant coach.
After my diving career I spent two years as an assistant coach for NAD. While coaching at NAD I originally applied for the military, then an auto mechanics job brought me to Mesa — and along the way, EVDC reached out about coaching. I've been with the club about three years now, and we've made amazing connections with our athletes and the other coaches.
When I'm not coaching at EVDC, I'm back in Flagstaff helping Nikki Kelsey, the head diving coach at NAU, with her summer diving camps as head counselor.
When I'm not at the pool or coaching, I work a full-time job for an HVAC test and balance company in Tempe — I'm very grateful to them for being super flexible with my crazy summer coaching schedule. And when I'm not coaching or working, I'm camping or spending time with my friends and family; it's my favorite thing to do, with coaching a close second.
I'm originally from outside Philadelphia and started diving when I was six years old — and fell in love with the sport. I walked on at Rider University, a small school in New Jersey, and decided to train full time after I graduated. I trained for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
I'm a two-time national champion, spent four years on the national team, and was a member of the 2016 Olympic performance squad, a 2013 World Team member and finalist in 3-meter synchro, and a two-time Olympic Trials finalist.
I moved to Phoenix in February 2017 and started coaching with East Valley Dive Club in 2018. I love coaching and enjoy sharing the knowledge I've gained from all my experiences as a diver and a coach. Outside of coaching, I work from home full time at CVS Health.
I was a competitive diver for 12 years, during which I had the honor of being coached by several Olympians, including Michele Mitchell, Hongping Lee, and Rafa Quintero, as well as Olympic team coaches such as Dwight Dumais, Omar Ojeda, and John Winfield. Under their tutelage, I won regional titles and competed at the national and elite levels from the age of 10 through 18.
Later, I was recruited by Hongping Lee to dive at the University of Southern California before medically retiring from the sport due to back injuries.
My favorite category of dives has always been twisters, with the 5335D on 1m being my favorite, while the 205B on 3m has always been my go-to dive.
Born and raised in Flagstaff, I dove with Nikki Huffman on the Northern Arizona Divers club team for five years, after about three years of competitive gymnastics. In college I dove all four years for Northern Arizona University's Division I swim and dive team, qualifying for NCAA Zones three of those years on 1-meter and 3-meter springboard.
I graduated from NAU in May 2025 with a bachelor's degree in construction management, which led me to the Valley working as a field engineer at Sundt Construction in transportation. I've coached at Northern Arizona diving camps, helped out with the NAD club, and recently started helping out here at EVDC. I love this sport, and I'm excited to share it and keep diving a part of my life.
Growing up in Chandler, I started in competitive gymnastics before moving into trampoline and tumbling, qualifying for Nationals in 2008. I transitioned to diving as a freshman at Hamilton High School, becoming a three-time Division I State Qualifier, team captain, and school record-holder for both six dives (216.0) and eleven dives (384.7). I later qualified for the 2014 USA Diving Age Group Nationals, placing 24th on platform representing Sun Devil Divers.
I went on to dive NCAA Division I at Northern Arizona University, where I earned the second-highest platform score in program history, three NCAA Zone qualifications, and nine All-WAC honors. Today I bring that competitive background into coaching — helping athletes develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and the mental toughness to excel in and out of the pool.
How to Join
Text or email Coach Laura to pick a day, then come meet a coach and get in the water. Free, no commitment. Dress code: swimsuit + towel.
Add your family and diver info, see which classes have open spots, and pick your days.
Card on file in the portal. Simple, predictable monthly dues.
Where We Train
Families
Straight from EVDC families and alumni. Every review is read by a coach before it appears here.
“My daughter has dove with EVDC for several years, and I believe it has helped develop her into the confident, resilient, driven young woman she is today. Everyone is friendly, professional, and more importantly, fun. This team has given her a plethora of memorable experiences and a second family I know she will always cherish.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at East Valley Dive Club. The coaches have made such a meaningful difference in both of our kids’ lives, and we are incredibly grateful to be a part of this team. With our oldest, their guidance has played a huge role in his growth and has helped him reach the level of being recruited by Division I programs. Just as importantly, they have created such a welcoming and supportive environment for our youngest, who has special needs. That means more to our family than we can put into words. What we appreciate most is that the coaches recognize that every athlete is different and they meet the child where they are. Whether the athlete is working toward competing at the highest level or simply finding joy in the sport, they’ve got you. We highly recommend East Valley Dive Club!”
“East Valley Dive Club has been amazing for my son. From the first day he joined the club, the coaches have been very committed to his development as a diver as well as a young man. They care about their divers and are very knowledgeable and skilled in their coaching. I’m a former coach and I recognize a good program and EVDC is definitely a program you should send your kids to for diving.”
“After 13 years of competitive gymnastics my daughter decided to transition into diving at EVDC. Coach Laura and her team have made the switch so easy. After a year at East Valley my daughter is competing dives I never even imagined! We love the EVDC program, coaches and families!”
“My teenage boys have been diving at East Valley for the past four years and have had a wonderful experience! The coaches really care about the kids, work hard to help them learn and improve, and provide year round opportunities for growth. We especially love Laura and appreciate how organized and involved she is in each diver’s journey. We highly recommend East Valley Dive Club!”
“Can’t say enough about our wonderful coaches and the joy of watching our son’s diving journey to nationals for the past 5 years. Because of the excellent coaching his dive list depth and growth are evident and continue to push for his best.”
“EVDC is the best club in Arizona!! I dove there for about 5 years and it was the best ever! The coaches are amazing and the program is awesome! Highly recommend and everything about it is amazing!”
“We love EVDC! My daughter started club dive after doing a season of high school dive. She learned so much at EVDC and placed higher at state dive year after year because of it.”
“We love EVDC!! So happy we found them! The coaches are amazing!”
“We love EVDC! My daughter decided to make the switch to diving after years of intense competitive gymnastics resulting in chronic back injuries. Our daughter was feeling a bit lost during the change but I truly believe it has been the upbeat and safe/supportive coaching environment that has helped her to regain a positive mindset and find confidence in a new sport that she has grown to love! My daughter started in late October 2024 and finished out her 2026 Dive season with success at USA Zone and AAU National Championships. The growth has been so fun to watch and it is truly the Coaches and Team at EVDC that has made this possible for our daughter! We would highly recommend EVDC!”
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