Aces diving club
Practice UPDATES: Sunday GYM 12-3pm (3/26) All
Aces diving club
Practice UPDATES: Sunday GYM 12-3pm (3/26) All
ACES Program Options:
TEAM PROGRAM: Train 3-6 days/week with a focus toward highest level competition. Invite Only.
- National Team: Divers are selected by the head team coach, Mandy Eby. Divers have qualified for USA Nationals, Competed at AAU Nationals or an International Championship Meet. Max group 12. No minimum, as spots will be left open until divers are ready for this level of training.
- College Prep: Ages 14 - 18 with the desire to continue in college. Athletes will focus on building consistent and competitive 1m, 3m and platform lists and enter meets coaches feel best fit their ability and goals. Divers may train concurrently with their High School.
- Green Team: Ages 13-15 and selected by the head team coach. Athletes have gone through level progressions and show the aptitude and ability to consistently perform voluntary dives in all directions on both boards as well as a necessary optional list to compete in USA Regionals. Athletes are leaning towards dive as their primary sport.
- Black Team: AGES 10-13 and selected by the head team coach. Athletes have gone through level progressions and show the aptitude and ability to consistently perform voluntary dives in all directions on both boards as well as a necessary optional list to compete in USA Regionals. Athletes are leaning towards dive as their primary sport.
PREP PROGRAM : Train 3+ day/week.
Divers interested in a flexible pre competitive option while learning the fundamentals of diving. Majority of practices will be held at OSU and the dive GYM. Practices are 90 minutes in length. These divers will be eligible for ODL meets from November to May and will be exposed to 1m, 3m, and platform to improve their diving base and work towards team selection. Divers must exhibit both good effort and attitude towards learning all categories of dive to remain in this program.
LESSONS PROGRAM: Sessions from Sept - May.
Divers interested in learning the fundamentals of diving. Divers must have minimum of one day in the gym. These are divers of all ability, but we do our best to combine divers of the same age and ability into the same class time. Divers have the option to move into the PREP program at any time.
BEGINNER PROGRAM - Combo Classes: 6-10 week sessions.
New and younger beginner divers are recommended to sign up for a dry/water combo class. We will utilize the building beside the indoor JC pool to hold a dryland class prior to their water class, and deck space at our other locations Each portion is roughly 35-45 minutes long- ranging 75-90 minutes total.
EVENTS PROGRAM
Open to most divers involved with our program. These are extra practices, meets and fun events. If you are not sure about the event-- read the info or send us an email!
Coming soon...
ACES SUMMER DIVE TEAM
Join ACES this summer for June and July practices and meets, including the chance to qualify into Grand Champs in July. Forego the fees for summer pools/teams and choose the practice schedule and location that works for you. Includes both GYM and water option mornings and evenings... more info coming!
About US
ACES DIVING
ACES Diving was originally founded in 2006 by Jen White and Kris Kline with the vision to
provide a safe and affordable program while keeping a high quality training for athletes of all ages and abilities. The club grew to well over 150 athletes ranging in abilities from beginner, to State and National level divers. After much contemplation, in 2011 ACES merged with the Ohio State Diving Club where Coach Jen became the full time Lead Developmental Coach, and Coach Kris went on to become a doctor.
The Ohio State Dive Club went on to win numerous National Championships and grew to be a powerhouse in diving, with former divers set to represent the USA in the 2020 Olympics which were canceled. When the world took a turn during Covid-19, they set up a gym in Coach Jens backyard and kept the Westerville JayCee pool open to train. The news that OSDC was done and had no current plan to return, resulting in Coach Mandy and Jen restarting ACES. The gym was moved indoors and we work hard to utilize every facility available to train. Focusing on goals, physical training and friendships has been a lifeline for these athletes, as well as our coaches! We continue to grow and thrive, offering opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities to learn and compete.
The sport of diving offers a unique balance of strength, coordination, agility, flexibility, spatial
awareness and finesse. At ACES, we train these skills not only in the pool but most importantly
in dryland training. With the use of skill progressions on diving boards over mats, trampolines,
tumble-tracks, and spotting systems a diver can learn these movements in a safe and highly
repetitive atmosphere.
ACES understands the difficulty and demands a family requires. Named after Jen's children
Ashley, Colin, Emily, Shane (and now Sarah) we are committed to family first. Our coaches
know it is privilege to work with your children, understanding the sacrifice and investment on
the family, as well as the reward and growth sports and teams provide.
Region 5 Merchandise
The ACES Region 5 Championship merchandise is now available for pre-sale