Some great scuba and snorkel spots in Indonesia. Padang Bai and Manta Point in Bali with Geko Diving. Rakit Island in Central Java and Bangka-Belitung Islands with Seatrek Bali. My log book was buried in my dive bag, which was stashed in the attic, a sure sign that it has been too long since … [Read more...]
Sammy’s, swimsuits, and…sweaters…?
Welcome To My Quarter Life Crisis
It took me 4 years of hard work, multiple (and I mean MULTIPLE) change-of-major request forms, and 2 different bicycles, but I finally did it. I finally graduated college+ACE I am officially a UC Davis alum. Soooo+ACY-hellip+ADs-now what? For the past 4 years as a student-athlete, I was able to go to class … [Read more...]
Who wants a full-ride? A few tips on what college coaches look for during recruiting
The main question that young women have for college athletes is, +ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-ldquo+ADs-How did you get a full-ride scholarship?+ACY-rdquo+ADs The easy answer is get good grades and work really hard. Unfortunately, that is a vague answer and it does not help young women prepare the way that is necessary to receive … [Read more...]
Olympic Guide to Diving
(This is part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. It+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s your Cliff Notes for all the events, athletes and triva you need to know while watching the London Games.) Competitive Diving is one of the most prestigious, competitive, drama-filled diving events at the Games. The sport … [Read more...]
Planting Seeds of Change through Service
+ACI-They won't remember all that you said. They won't remember all that you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel.+ACI It's official, all three BAWSI Girls sites in San Jose are underway.+ACY-nbsp+ADs After months and weeks of preparation and visioning, it feels amazing to truly be connected to … [Read more...]
Cal Women Seek Repeat Title at NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships
2012 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships: Women’s Event-by-Event Predictions
University of North Florida cuts swimming and diving
The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, citing financial constraints, conference affiliation, and facilities, announced earlier this week that it will cut its women's swimming and diving team. There was no mention of any plans to add a different women's sport. Right now UNF meets the … [Read more...]
Diving coach lawsuit moves to federal court
We blogged about the lawsuit filed by former Texas A+ACY-M diving coach Kevin Wright when he filed for wrongful termination in state court under a whistleblower protection statute in Texas. At that time we wondered whether there would also be a Title IX retaliation claim.There is now--because Wright has … [Read more...]