Diving My Way is an excellent way to reinforce the information found in Ron O’Brien’s Diving for Gold. The video highlights the latest techniques and concepts for a wide range of dives—from basics to the most complex—all performed flawlessly by three of O’Brien’s medal-winning athletes.

The video’s extensive use of slow-motion and stop-motion photography allows coaches, instructors, and divers to see proper positioning for each phase of a dive. You can compare correct technique from the video to that of your divers, pinpointing areas that need improvement. The video also reinforces the information from the book, emphasizing fundamental skill development.

Ron O’Brien, head coach of the U.S. Olympic team since 1972, has produced more champions and coached more Olympic, World, and Pan American teams than any other coach in diving history. In 1982 his divers won all four World Championship gold medals—an achievement that no other coach has equaled. In 1984 and 1988, under O’Brien’s coaching, Greg Louganis won four Olympic gold medals, accomplishing the rare feat of back-to-back double gold medals. His divers have won more than 350 medals in national and international competitions.

After honoring Ron O’Brien as Outstanding Coach of the Year every year from 1979 to 1988, U.S. Diving named him its first national technical director. O’Brien is also director of diving for the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.