Springboard Platform Diving Author:Ronald F. O'Brien, Ron, Ph.D. O'Brien, Ronald F. Diving for Gold O'Brien Ron OBrien has produced more champions and coached more Olympic, world, and Pan American teams than any other coach in diving history. Now, in this definitive work, OBrien brings his full experience and expertise forth so that todays divers and their coaches can enjoy similar success at their own level of competition. Springbo... more »ard & Platform Diving covers all aspects of diving. From solid fundamentals to fine-tuned movements that add aesthetic appeal, OBrien presents each type of dive with detailed descriptions and accompanying sequential illustrations. Mental preparation tips and physical training programs will give divers a competitive edge. A special boardwork checklist will help pinpoint any deficient skills. Springboard & Platform Diving provides readers with inside information once exclusively reserved for the worlds best. This book is a one-of-a-kind blueprint for diving success, written by the greatest coach ever in the sport.« less