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 in international competitions.
Most recently, Nadador diver, Anna Lemkin won the 2022 Junior World Championships on 3m and earned a bronze medal on platform. 2 other Nadador athletes competed at the 2022 Junior World Championships.
Below is a list of our Nadador athletes who are members of the USA Diving National Team. The Nadadores have more athletes on the National Team than any other club in the United States.
1. I dive 1m, 3m, and platform in the 14-15 girls age group.
2. My favorite event is platform, and my favorite dive is 201b on 7m.
3. My best finish is winning the 2022 Junior Nationals Platform event.
4. Outside of the pool I love going to the beach and hanging out with my friends
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6. I love diving for the Nadadores because they are a fun, loving, and supportive team that helps you reach your goals and have fun!
1. I compete 1m and 3m springboard in 16-18 girls.
2. My favorite dive is 205c and my favorite event is 3m.
3. My best finish is 3rd place on 1m at 2024 Junior Nationals.
4. Outside of the pool I love to read, surf, and play with my little brother.
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6. I love being a Nadador because of the amazing environment and community. It is great to have supportive coaches and teammates to cheer me on and help me reach my goals. Being on this team brings out the best in every athlete and I am very proud to be a Nadador.
1. I dive 1m, 3m, and platform, as well as 3m and platform synchro in the girls 16-18 age group.
2. My favorite event is platform, and my favorite dive is 205b on 10m.
3. My best finish was winning the girls 3m synchro event at 2024 Junior Nationals.
4. Outside of the pool, I enjoy going to the beach, hanging out with family and friends, and traveling.
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6. I love being a Nadador because of the community that always supports me during training days and competitions. Having a team where everyone is working toward one common goal, helps me push myself to be my personal best.
1. I compete 1 meter and 3 meter springboard and platform in the girls 12-13 age group
2. My favorite dive is 303c on 5 meter, and my favorite event is platform.
3. My best finish is first place on platform at nationals.
4. Outside of the pool, I like going to the beach with my friends.
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6. I love being a Nadador because the coaches and facility are very nice.
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 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 – 2009 10m Individual and Synchronized, 7 NCAA All-American Awards, 2010 Big Ten 1m Champion , 2 World University Games Bronze Medals, 1 Red Bull Cliff Diving Event Champion, 14 Red Bull Cliff Diving Podiums, and the 2019 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.
David’s diving career started at 5 years old, and continues to this day as he joins the Nadadores as both an Assistant Coach and a Competitive High Diver and Cliff Diver. David spent the majority of his JO years with Ed Goodman and Buck Smith at Legacy Diving.
David’s diving career started at 5 years old, and continues to this day as he joins the Nadadores as both an Assistant Coach and a Competitive High Diver and Cliff Diver. David spent the majority of his JO years with Ed Goodman and Buck Smith at Legacy Diving, and then went on to dive under Adam Soldati at Purdue.
Our team is an affiliate of USA Diving, Inc., the national governing body of springboard and platform diving in the United States. USA Diving is a successor to the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and is an independent non-profit corporation formed to promote and improve diving in the United States.
