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    California Diving Academy

    5.0 (31 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    My daughter at Nationals this last weekend!
    Jessika A.

    I can't say enough about coach Eric and his crew. They took my gymnast daughter from 0 to Nationals in 2 years! She had never dove before, but wanted to transition from gymnastics. Eric was patient and precise. She just went to Nationals. Didn't score in the top but the fact that Eric got her to Nationals in 2 years is crazy! Highly recommend this diving academy. Not one complaint.

    Eric at California Diving Academy is absolutely amazing! We feel so blessed to know him and to be able to dive with him. I am a coach from Wyoming and while trying to find a "camp" for one of my divers, I came across the Cal Diving website. I am so glad we contacted them. I brought my diver during our winter and spring break where she had the opportunity to learn from Coach Eric, both in dryland and in the pool. They created an individual schedule for her to work one on one with Eric. I'm just 5 days, she had improved so much both in her dives and in her confidence. As a coach, I also learned so much from Coach Eric. He really cares about all of his divers and challenges them to become stronger, both as a divers and as a person. We are looking forward to coming in the summer to continue to learn from Eric. I would 150% reccomend Cal Diving Academy to any level of diver.

    We started at California Diving Academy 3 years ago in the summer class program and then joined year round. Both my kids love diving and have been excited to go to practice since they started. It is their favorite activity. I feel so fortunate to be a part of California Diving Academy. The coaches are excellent. Coach Eric and Coach Paul clearly have a lot of experience and are fantastic instructors. They give each student their attention and feedback. The classes are structed and fun. The kids are learning many new skills and practice dives they have learned. They are learning that patience and hard work pay off. It has been wonderful to see my son and daughter active and doing something they really enjoy. I highly recommend California Diving Academy.

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    Do they have any class for adult?

    Hello Priscilla, yes! The California Diving Academy (CDA) offers lessons and competition for all ages and all levels of experience. Our youngest have been 4.5yo and currently, our oldest diver is 93yo. She is amazing and has been with us for almost… Read more

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    Coach Eric has pulled off a minor miracle for our son to currently have opportunities to dive in college.

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