Coaching Career

• Bob Jones High School (2024–Present)

  • Diving Coach — 3 divers qualified for States in 2024.

  • Known for creating “New Dive Donut Day” — a team tradition encouraging athletes to push through mental barriers and master new skills.

• Huntsville Dive Association (2023–Present)

  • Assistant Coach and active Masters competitor.

• Army Navy Country Club, VA (2023)

  • Assistant Diving Coach.

• Falls Church High School, VA (2021–2022)

  • Head Diving Coach.

• Additional Credentials

  • AAU & USA Diving Coach & Judge Certification.

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Athletic Achievements

• Distinguished collegiate diver at the United States Naval Academy (Class of 2003).

• Competed in both springboard and platform events as part of the NCAA Division I Women’s Swim & Dive team.

• Represented the USA at the 2003 World Military Games in Catania, Italy.

• High School All-American Diver (1999).

• Current Masters Diver — 2nd place (3m), 3rd place (1m), plus platform and synchronized events at the 2025 Masters Spring Nationals.

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Military & Professional Career

• Served 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Commander (O-5) in 2023.

  • Helicopter Pilot flying SH-60B and MH-60R in the Pacific Fleet.

  • Instructor Pilot and mentor with over a decade of teaching and coaching complex skills in Navy helicopters.

  • Staff Officer on Joint and Navy Staffs in financial management roles.

  • Air Operations Officer for Carrier Strike Group 12, embarked aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford on its maiden deployment.

• Currently works as a Senior Planning Analyst for the Army Aviation acquisition enterprise.

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Education

• B.S. – Political Science, US Naval Academy (2003)

• M.B.A. – University of Southern California (2012)

• M.A. – International Relations, Syracuse University (2020)

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Coaching Philosophy

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't ... you're probably right!"

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Career Highlights

• 3 divers qualified for States in 2024.

• Led Masters divers to competitive success.

• Built strong team culture through encouragement, tradition, and skill mastery.

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Personal Interests

• Interests: Travel, skiing, snowboarding, hiking.

• Fun Fact: Owns a 12-year-old black lab.