Expert Instruction in Springboard Diving
Rising in Fall 2024 - Nova Meteors
Programs
Junior Olympic Training
Fall 2024: 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 will be trained to use the trampoline, dry-diving board, and 3-meter springboard.
Instructors: Doug Beavers and Kenny McAdoo
For consideration, please send a video of your athlete as they participate in diving, gymnastics, trampoline or other acrobatic sports to Doug@NovaMeteors.com.
Monday - Thursday & Sunday mornings - Times TBA
Basic Training
Fall 2024: Training groups focusing on 1-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: Doug Beavers and Emma McDonald
Sunday mornings - 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 am
“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 1 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
Over 30 years of Professional Coaching Experience
Coach of Numerous State, Region, Zone and National Champion
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Kenny McAdoo
Senior Coach
Division One Diver at West Virginia University
Experienced age-group, high-school, an summer league coach with decades of experience.
Professional educator in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Emma McDonald
Basic Training Instructor
Experienced Summer League Coach
Background in Age-Group, Summer League and NCAA Diving
Exceptional Communication and Leadership Skills with Children
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.
