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[quote=Anonymous]The person who runs (the new) MDC also runs ADC. Historical ADC kids often train at both ADC and KSAC for convenience, particular coach, etc.

The person who coaches the kid classes (non-team) at ADC is almost always Tommy. He’s amazing. The classes are a mix of kid levels (slightly less regimented than MDC) and Tommy is great at managing all the kids at the level that each kid is at.

ADC is a haul if you are in Mont Co. I would definitely try the classes again. If your kid is currently in session, I’d recommend going a few minutes early and try to talk to the coach on deck and you can ask if there is a schedule of who teaches each class. Then you can ask around about coaches and style.

One thing about diving. It may look like kids are doing basics, but if the basics aren’t solid (and I can say this from experience), then you have to go back to square 1 when your kid gets to the harder dives. For example, if your back press is poor, you might be able to get away with an inward or a back dive but it will be an extremely hard to be able to complete an inward 1.5 off a 1M. Imagine 2 heads down the road and your diver is going back to basics to correct a back press. Better to get it right at 9-10.

I know a handful of the team teachers also coach the regular classes. The coaches are all good, but my team kid has a preference for one particular coach. It’s a matter of style not skill. My kid simply relates better than one coach.

If you want to branch out beyond MDC, then I have heard the new complex in Arlington by Memorial Bridge has diving. I don’t know anything about it.

The other dive club in the area is Dominion Dive Club. My kid took a trial class at Dominion and didn’t like it. The instructor was fine, but it was a style. My kid loves to dove and will tell you it’s all about finding your fit. [/quote]

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