5 – Part Series to Enhance Your Training & Go for the Gold
Diving is an individual sport where every diver must rely on himself or herself to perform well. There are several things that a diver can do leading up to a competition that can enhance the training cycle and give the diver a better chance at performing well during the meet. Over the next five weeks, Santa Clara Diving will be providing you with information regarding the different areas that are important to the success of a diver.
Part 1: Ways to Overcome Fear in Diving 
We will discuss the different methods of training and ways to overcome the fear in diving. Diving is a very mental sport and requires a lot mental stamina as well as courage. There are several different ways to overcome fear and prepare yourself for the challenging dives that are ahead of you at Santa Clara Diving.
Part 2: Diving Routines: Consistency Creates Improved Success
Routines in diving are the most effective way to become a consistent diver. A consistent diver usually finishes better in a competition than a diver who is sporadic in their performance. Establishing a consistent routine of correct movements during practice will create a consistent performance in a competition.
Part 3: Practice Like You Need Perfect 10’s
Perfect practice makes perfect. Practicing for hours on end does you no good if you are practice the wrong things. Every dive must be done with 100% effort and mental focus. This can be tough sometimes during a long practice or a very hard practice, but there are ways to help regain that focus and strength needed in order to be the best you can be.
Part 4: Nutrition and Rest Cannot Be Forgotten 
Proper nutrition and rest are often an after-thought when athletes are concerned about their athletic performance. Eating right and getting the rest needed can elevate any athletes performance ahead of the rest of the competitors. This section will discuss what foods are important for divers and the amount of rest needed to maintain a high level of performance.
Part 5: What Do I Do When I Get To A Meet?
A new or first-time competitive diver can often feel confused and intimidated when they first arrive at a meet. This section will provide Santa Clara Diving members an inside look to a diving competition including the warm-up, meet formats, judging, and other important areas.
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