Julie Weddle, diving coach at Colorado Mesa University, has been recognized as the NCAA Division II Men's Dive Coach of the Year by the CSCAA. This accolade follows her coaching success, where four Mavericks divers achieved six first-team and a total of seven CSCAA All-America honors at the recent NCAA Championships. Under her leadership, the divers contributed to the team's unprecedented third-place finish, highlighted by senior Ryan Campbell's remarkable performances as the national runner-up in both the 1 and 3-meter events.

By the Numbers
  • Four Maverick divers combined for six first-team and seven total CSCAA All-America honors.
  • The diving team scored 92 points, leading to the Mavericks鈥� best-ever third-place finish at the NCAA Championships.
State of Play
  • Weddle completed her second season as the Mavs' diving coach.
  • Five female divers under Weddle secured ten CSCAA All-America honors, including Kenya Meyer, who was the 1-meter national runner-up.
What's Next

With this recognition, Weddle may attract more talented divers and elevate the program's visibility. Continued success at competitions would likely enhance the team's recruitment efforts and overall prestige within collegiate diving.

Bottom Line

Weddle's impressive achievements underscore her impact on the program, fostering emerging talent and achieving historic team successes. Expect greater recognition for CMU diving as they continue to build on this momentum.