The Mission Viejo Nadadores Diving program is one of the top programs in the United States and in the world. The Nadadores regularly place athletes on the USA Diving Junior and Senior National Teams, as well as on international squads representing the United States of America and other countries in international competitions.
Recently, the Nadadores have represented Team USA at the 2022, 2024 and 2026 Junior World Championships garnering two gold medals and one bronze medal performance. The Nadadores have also been represented on the Team USA squad at the 2024 and 2025 Senior World Championships as well as every Senior World Championships in High Diving.
1. Girls 16-18: 3m and 1m springboard
2. My favorite event is 3m springboard and my favorite dive is 5152b.
3. 3x Junior National Champion, 2024 Junior World Silver and Gold Medalist, 2025 Senior National 3m finalist.
4. I like to spend time with my friends outside of the pool and also spend time hiking, surfing, or watching the sunset.
5. I am committed to dive at University of Arizona starting in 2027
6. I love being a Nadador because of the amazing environment. It truly is a special place that makes you want to get better in every aspect, all while having a fun and supportive team to do it with.:
1. Girls 16-18: 1m, 3m, and 3m synchro.
2. My favorite dive is 5152B on 3m, and my favorite event is 3m springboard.
3. My diving accolades are being a member of Team USA’s High Performance Squad and being a 15-time Junior National Finalist. My best finish is 3rd place on 1m at 2024 Junior National Championships, and 3rd place on 3m synchro at 2026 Junior National Championships.
4. Outside of the pool I enjoy reading, family time, and outdoor activities like rock climbing.
5. High School class of 2028.
6. I love being a Nadador because of the amazing community they have built. I am surrounded by coaches and teammates who always push me to be the best version of myself and encourage me to work hard. The support everyone at the program gives is amazing. I am so proud to call myself a Nadador and I can’t imagine spending my junior career anywhere else.
1. Girls 12-13: Platform, 3m, and 1m
2. My favorite event is Platform, and my favorite dive is 105b on 7m
3. 12-13 Girls Platform: Junior National Champion
4. Outside of diving I like to make jokes, hang out with friends, listen to music, and bake cookies
5. High School class of 2032
6. I love diving for the Mission Viejo Nadadores. My teammates and coaches are extremely supportive and motivating. The Nadadores help me grow and achieve my goals while enjoying the process!
1.) 12-13 girls 1m, 3m, and Platform
2.) Favorite Dive: 105B, Favorite Event: Platform
3.) Diving Accolades: 2025 USA Diving Junior National Championships: 3rd on 1m, 4th on 3m and 3rd on Platform. 2026 TYR Jr America’s Cup Team USA Member. 2026 USA Diving Junior Nationals: 4th on 1m, 8th on 3m, 4th on Platform.
4.) Outside of the pool I like baking bread and hanging out with friends.
5.) High School class of 2032.
6.) I love being a Nadador because of the loving and caring coaching staff, great friendships, and how it helps shape who I am becoming (discipline, confidence, resilience, independence, leadership and learning how to work toward something that takes YEARS to accomplish).
1. Girls 16-18: 1m, 3m, and Platform
2. My favorite dive has to be 305c on either 3m or 10m, and my favorite event is Platform.
3. I’ve competed at many international meets such as the Bolzano Diving Meeting 2026, two Junior World Championships (Rio 2024, Rijeka 2026), the Junior Pan-Am championships (Medellin 2025), Junior South American championships: 2x Silver & 2x Gold medals, as well as 6 USA Junior National Championships: 3x finalist.
4.) Outside of the pool, I enjoy hanging out with friends, traveling, and studying.
5.) High School class of 2029.
6.) I love being a Nadador because we’re known to be the best team in the country, and one of the best teams in the world, so showing up to meets with such a great, supportive team by my side is definitely empowering.
1. 14-15 boys 1m, 3m and Platform.
2. My favorite dive is 5136d, and my favorite event is 3m and Platform.
3. Diving accolades: 3x junior national champion on 1m, 3x junior national champion on 3m, 2x junior national champion on platform, 1st at 2026 Jr American cup on 1m, 3m and Platform.
4. Outside the pool i like to hang out with my friends, play sports and go to the beach.
5. High school class of 2032
6. I love being a Nadador because my coaches and teammates are always supportive and push me every day to reach my goals. It is so exciting to practice hard with my friends and cheer each other on from the side of the pool.
1. Men’s 3m Springboard and Synchronized 3m
2. My favorite dive is 5337d, and favorite event is 3m Individual.
3. Diving accolades: 13 Junior National Titles, 3 Senior National Titles, 5 All-American finishes at NCAAs, 2nd place 3m Synchro and 6th Individual 3m at 2021 Tokyo Olympic Trials.
4. I love to play golf, fantasy football, and hangout at the beach when I’m away from the pool.
5. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2020.
6. I love being a Nadador because the traditions of excellence and prestige of the program bring out the best in each of the athletes. There’s a sense of pride representing Mission Viejo, and a desire to continue those traditions in honor of those that have come before you.
1. Men’s 3m Springboard and Synchronized 3m
2. My favorite dive is 5156b, and my favorite event is 3m Synchro
3. Diving Accolades: 2026 Canada Cup Champion, USA Diving Senior National Champion (2025, 2021), World Aquatics Championships Team Member (2025, 2023 Semi-Finalist, 2022 Finalist), 2026 World Aquatics Diving World Cup Series Team Member, World Aquatics Diving World Cup Series Finalist (2024, 2023, 2022), Pan-American Games Finalist (2023), 2022 Canada Cup Bronze Medalist, USA Diving Senior National Silver Medalist (2023, 2022, 2016), USA Diving Senior National Bronze Medalist (2025, 2019, 2017), U.S. Olympic Team Trials Finalist (2024, 2020, 2016), 5x ACC Champion (2025, 2023, 2022), ACC Most Valuable Diver (2025, 2023, 2022), NCAA Championships Finalist (2025, 2022), 2016 FINA Diving Grand Prix Bronze Medalist, 2016 Junior World Championships Finalist, Junior Pan-American Championships Finalist (2017, 2015, 2013), 12x Junior National Champion (2012-2018)
4. Outside of the pool I like to make music, listen to music, and DJ
5. I graduated from The University of Miami
6. I love being a Nadador because everyone here is committed to chasing excellence and giving it their absolute best. I love being surrounded by dedicated athletes, coaches, and staff in the environment we’ve created here!
1. Men’s 27m High Diving and Cliff Diving.
2. My favorite dive is 302E, and favorite event is cliff diving from natural takeoff locations.
3. Diving accolades: 2 USAD National Champion Titles, 7 NCAA All-American Awards, 2010 Big Ten Champion, 2 World University Games Bronze Medals, Red Bull Cliff Diving Event Champion, 15 Red Bull Cliff Diving Podiums, and FINA High Diving World Cup Silver Medalist.
4. I love to stay active outside of the pool, especially in the mountains and the oceans with skiing, surfing, biking, hiking, and climbing.
5. I graduated from Purdue University in 2011.
6. I love being a Nadador because of the world class facility, training, and community. The blue and gold are more than just a sports organization. We’re a family that cares about the fulfillment and potential of everyone, in and out of the water
1. Women’s 20m High Diving and Cliff Diving.
2. My favorite dive is 5242D. I find myself being able to put a lot of style and drama into this dive. I just love performing this one.
3. Diving Accolades: Multiple junior & senior national titles, multiple international podiums at the junior and senior level, 4 time most valuable diver in the ACC, 4 Podium finishes in the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series, one bronze medal at the AQUA High Diving World Cup.
4. I am fascinated with Japanese culture! I love to watch anime, study the language & learn to cook different Japanese dishes!
5. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2016.
6. I have loved diving at the Mission Viejo pool ever since I was a little girl. The beautiful weather and surrounding area always makes for a wonderful time in and out of the pool!
