Tom Stebbins
***2019 NCAA Coach of the Year***
Los Angeles Dive Club Program Director
Yale, BA Psychology, 1996
(310) 848-3304
bruindiving@yahoo.com
Tom enters his 21st season as the head coach of the UCLA women's diving team, a program that has had much success since his tenure in Westwood began. Eleven different Bruins have secured All-American Honors in 12 different NCAA qualifying years. The team has had multiple conference diver of the month honors and three Pac10/12 Newcomers of the Year. Before coming to UCLA, Stebbins served as Head Diving Coach at Fordham University, where he coached two-time senior national qualifier Paul Delo, who won two Atlantic-10 titles each on the one-meter and three-meter. Stebbins also helped coach Delo to an undefeated record in the 1996-97 season.
Stebbins was a four year letter-winner at Yale University, a three-time NCAA Zone qualifier and a four-time All-Ivy League selection. While diving at Yale, he helped lead his team to the 1993 Ivy League co-title. In 1996 he won the Heaton High Point Award and was named the recipient of the Phil Moriarty MVP Prize. Stebbins graduated from Yale in 1996 with a degree in Psychology. A native of Connecticut, he now resides in Westwood.
The Stebbins Philosophy: "Luck sits squarely at the intersection of hard work and opportunity." Coach Stebbins believes that each person is in total control of creating her own luck. The UCLA Diving program stresses the need for the individual to be accountable to herself, her teammates, her sport, and her studies. With all of the wonderful opportunities presented to student athletes at UCLA, it is important that each person know that she is responsible for the decisions and directions that she chooses. This is the beginning of a lifelong process in which the student athlete learns how to maximize herself academically, athletically, and socially. While the coaching staff hopes to steer this direction, it is up to the student athlete, herself, how quickly she will achieve her goals.
Coach Stebbins believes, "We are all very fortunate to be part of one of the greatest athletic programs in the country. How we choose to give back to that tradition should go well beyond the few moments each individual will spend competing in the Bruin Blue. Becoming a Bruin is just the beginning of a lifelong commitment to creating excellence in every facet of your life. As coaches, we are all here to enhance the early stages of that process, through our passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for the people whose lives we have the opportunity to touch."
Any program questions or concerns should be directed to Tom at bruindiving@yahoo.com.
Los Angeles Dive Club Program Director
Yale, BA Psychology, 1996
(310) 848-3304
bruindiving@yahoo.com
Tom enters his 21st season as the head coach of the UCLA women's diving team, a program that has had much success since his tenure in Westwood began. Eleven different Bruins have secured All-American Honors in 12 different NCAA qualifying years. The team has had multiple conference diver of the month honors and three Pac10/12 Newcomers of the Year. Before coming to UCLA, Stebbins served as Head Diving Coach at Fordham University, where he coached two-time senior national qualifier Paul Delo, who won two Atlantic-10 titles each on the one-meter and three-meter. Stebbins also helped coach Delo to an undefeated record in the 1996-97 season.
Stebbins was a four year letter-winner at Yale University, a three-time NCAA Zone qualifier and a four-time All-Ivy League selection. While diving at Yale, he helped lead his team to the 1993 Ivy League co-title. In 1996 he won the Heaton High Point Award and was named the recipient of the Phil Moriarty MVP Prize. Stebbins graduated from Yale in 1996 with a degree in Psychology. A native of Connecticut, he now resides in Westwood.
The Stebbins Philosophy: "Luck sits squarely at the intersection of hard work and opportunity." Coach Stebbins believes that each person is in total control of creating her own luck. The UCLA Diving program stresses the need for the individual to be accountable to herself, her teammates, her sport, and her studies. With all of the wonderful opportunities presented to student athletes at UCLA, it is important that each person know that she is responsible for the decisions and directions that she chooses. This is the beginning of a lifelong process in which the student athlete learns how to maximize herself academically, athletically, and socially. While the coaching staff hopes to steer this direction, it is up to the student athlete, herself, how quickly she will achieve her goals.
Coach Stebbins believes, "We are all very fortunate to be part of one of the greatest athletic programs in the country. How we choose to give back to that tradition should go well beyond the few moments each individual will spend competing in the Bruin Blue. Becoming a Bruin is just the beginning of a lifelong commitment to creating excellence in every facet of your life. As coaches, we are all here to enhance the early stages of that process, through our passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for the people whose lives we have the opportunity to touch."
Any program questions or concerns should be directed to Tom at bruindiving@yahoo.com.
Tom Davidson
Head Club Coach
Indiana University, BA Management, 2001
Illinois State, MBA, 2008
(267) 252-1177
ladiveclub@gmail.com
Tom D is entering his 7th season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Dive Club. Tom D has over 25 years of diving experience as a diver and coach. Before coaching at Los Angeles Dive Club, Tom D was the head diving coach at the University of Maryland, unfortunately the program was cut after his 1st season. In his 1 year there, he helped 4 divers qualify for the NCAA Zone A Championships, where one of his divers was the alternate to participate at the 2012 NCAA Championships. Prior to the University of Maryland, he coach at Jayhawk Diving Club, in Lawrence, Kansas where he coached multiple Jr and Sr national qualifiers as the head coach.
Some of Tom D. diving accomplishments are:
- Pennsylvania State 1-meter Champion from 1993-1996.
- 1997 Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
- 3rd place on the one-meter springboard at the 2001 NCAA Championships.
- Sr National Champion - 2002 U.S. Senior National Championships, 2001 U.S. Indoor and 2001 U.S. Outdoor National Championships
- Winner of Athlete Performance Award at 2001 Indoor Nationals.
- Six-time All-American at Indiana University
- Four-time Big Ten champion
- three-time NCAA championship qualifier.
At the international level, Tom D competed in the 2001 IX FINA World Championships (4th on 1m and 22nd on 3m), 2001 World University Games (6th on 1m and 16th on 3m) and the 2001 Goodwill Games (11th on 1m and 3m), 2001 and 2002 FINA/USA Diving Grand Prix.
Indiana University, BA Management, 2001
Illinois State, MBA, 2008
(267) 252-1177
ladiveclub@gmail.com
Tom D is entering his 7th season as the head coach of the Los Angeles Dive Club. Tom D has over 25 years of diving experience as a diver and coach. Before coaching at Los Angeles Dive Club, Tom D was the head diving coach at the University of Maryland, unfortunately the program was cut after his 1st season. In his 1 year there, he helped 4 divers qualify for the NCAA Zone A Championships, where one of his divers was the alternate to participate at the 2012 NCAA Championships. Prior to the University of Maryland, he coach at Jayhawk Diving Club, in Lawrence, Kansas where he coached multiple Jr and Sr national qualifiers as the head coach.
Some of Tom D. diving accomplishments are:
- Pennsylvania State 1-meter Champion from 1993-1996.
- 1997 Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
- 3rd place on the one-meter springboard at the 2001 NCAA Championships.
- Sr National Champion - 2002 U.S. Senior National Championships, 2001 U.S. Indoor and 2001 U.S. Outdoor National Championships
- Winner of Athlete Performance Award at 2001 Indoor Nationals.
- Six-time All-American at Indiana University
- Four-time Big Ten champion
- three-time NCAA championship qualifier.
At the international level, Tom D competed in the 2001 IX FINA World Championships (4th on 1m and 22nd on 3m), 2001 World University Games (6th on 1m and 16th on 3m) and the 2001 Goodwill Games (11th on 1m and 3m), 2001 and 2002 FINA/USA Diving Grand Prix.
Wei Wei
Assistant Coach
Wei begins her 2nd year with the Los Angeles Dive Club as our Assistant Coach after spending the past year assisting with the club team in China. Wei was also a very accomplished diver and a China National Team member. Wei has experience coaching at the high school level, novice and JO Level. Wei is USA Diving certified coach.
Wei will be assisting Tom D. coach the Competitive Team, Blue Team programs.
Wei begins her 2nd year with the Los Angeles Dive Club as our Assistant Coach after spending the past year assisting with the club team in China. Wei was also a very accomplished diver and a China National Team member. Wei has experience coaching at the high school level, novice and JO Level. Wei is USA Diving certified coach.
Wei will be assisting Tom D. coach the Competitive Team, Blue Team programs.
Lauren Larsen
Assistant Coach
Lauren returns to Los Angeles Dive Club as our Assistant Coach. We has experience coaching at the high school level, novice and JO Level. Lauren is USA Diving certified coach. Lauren will be coaching the Grey Team and be assisted by Tom Davidson and Wei when needed.
Lauren returns to Los Angeles Dive Club as our Assistant Coach. We has experience coaching at the high school level, novice and JO Level. Lauren is USA Diving certified coach. Lauren will be coaching the Grey Team and be assisted by Tom Davidson and Wei when needed.
LA Dive Club Team Guest Coaches
Scott Reich