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Programs
Junior Olympic Training
Competition Team: Year round invitation-only competitive diving training on 1-meter and 3-meter springboard. Integrated gymnastic, acrobatic and diving training with the goal of USA Diving and AAU Regional, Zone and National competition. This group trains on trampoline, dry-diving board, 1-meter and 3-meter springboard.
Instructors: Doug Beavers, Kenny McAdoo, Regan Mooney and Caden Guy
For consideration, please send a video of your athlete as they participate in diving, gymnastics, trampoline or other acrobatic sports to Kenny@NovaMeteors.com.
Monday - Thursday evenings & Sunday mornings
Basic & Advanced Training
Basic and Advanced Training: Training groups focusing on 1-meter and in Advanced Training, some 3-meter springboard. Designed for summer league and high school divers, this is also a starting point for those who want to learn to dive. Held weekly at the McKay Natatorium in Fairfax, VA. 60 Minute classes with 10 minutes of dryland drills and 50 minutes of in-water training.
Instructors: Regan Mooney, Caden Guy, Doug Beavers
Sunday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
“Nova Meteors offers high quality springboard diving instruction in an encouraging, healthy, and inclusive atmosphere.”
— Doug Beavers, Head Coach and Owner, Nova Meteors
Meet the Coaches
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Doug Beavers
Head Coach and Owner
Coach of the NCAA Division One George Mason University Diving Team
Two-time NAIA Collegiate Diving Coach of the Year
Age group coach to multiple NCAA Division 1 National Champions, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, and US Olympians
Nationally Recognized Expert in Springboard & Platform Diving
40 years of Professional Coaching Experience
Coach of Numerous State, Region, Zone and National Champion
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Kenny McAdoo
Senior Coach
Kenny McAdoo is a trusted long-time member of our diving community, and we are incredibly lucky to have him. He was a Division One Diver at West Virginia University, and has been the head diving coach of the Fairfax Frogs for 22 years and coached Fairfax High School for 15 years.
Coach Kenny now serves as a professional educator in Fairfax County Public Schools and is also a licensed real estate agent.
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Regan Mooney
Basic and Advanced Training Coach
Regan Mooney is an experienced diving instructor with an extensive background in diving and gymnastics. Regan has been coaching with the Nova Meteors since spring 2025, and is currently competing for George Mason University’s Division One diving program. In the summer, Regan coaches NVSL Divers at Mantua Swim Club.
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Caden Guy
Basic and Advanced Training Coach
Caden Guy is a Division 1 NCAA diver with a rich background working with young divers. Beginning his diving career at the early age of 6, Caden was a dedicated NVSL diver at Highland Park. At this point he has coached for six seasons at Highland Park in the NVSL. Caden brings a lot of positivity and personality to the pool deck every practice.
Training Facilities
Nova Meteors train on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The Jim McKay Natatorium is an exceptional diving facility equipped with four one-meter springboards, and two three-meter springboards. On deck dryland equipment includes a 7 x 14 trampoline, dry diving board into 32 inch thick landing mat, and overhead harness for learning complex somersaulting skills.
