Our History

The Fort. Lauderdale Diving Team began in 1956 under the direction of Ted Keller. Ted was the coach until 1984. After Ted, the team had two part time coaches. Then in 1991 eight-time Olympic Coach, Dr. Ron O'Brien became the Director of Diving and the Head Coach. During Ron's tenure, the Fort Lauderdale diving team won 21 National Championships.

After Dr. O'Brien retired and became the National Technical Director for USA Diving, Tim O'Brien, Ron's son, became the Head Coach. In 2007, Tim left the sport of diving and 1980 Olympic Team member and President of USA Diving; Dave Burgering became the Director of Diving and Head Coach of the program. Dave Started in January of 2007.

Within his first 4 months of the program, his divers would have won the men's team title at the Spring National Championship, bringing another national title to Ft. Lauderdale.

However, this award was not giving out at the championships and is unofficial. The summer of 2007 the Men's Senior Team placed 3rd and the National Championships.

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