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Staff

HEAD COACH

AARON HINTZ

Head Coach / Program Director – Carolina Diving Academy – 2007 – present
Head Diving Coach – Davidson College, Davidson, NC– 2007 to 2015
Diving Coach – Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois – 2003-2006
Head Coach – Daredevil Diving, Noblesville, Indiana – 1998-2003
Asst. Coach – Tualatin Hills Dive Club, Beaverton, Oregon – 1994-1997
Diving Coach – Coe College (Div. III), Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 1990-1992

Aaron Hintz reorganized the diving program at HFFA into the Carolina Diving Academy in 2007. His experience with diving programs of every level has enabled him to build a cohesive program from entry-level lessons to national champions and Olympic Trials. Hintz supervises all facets of the CDA curriculum and coaches the Elite Team.

NATIONAL SQUAD COACH

BRIAN MCRAE

National Squad Coach - Carolina Diving Academy 2021 - Present
Silver Coach - Atlanta Diving Association 2019 - 2021
Diving Coach – Carolina Diving Academy 2014 - 2018
NCAA Division 1 Diver - Davidson College 2010 - 2014

Brian McRae assumed the National Squad coaching duties upon his return to CDA in 2021. He also leads the many of the management responsibilities for the high school season program that Carolina Diving Academy hosts for nearly 30 area institutions. McRae's experience with CDA techniques and familiarity with Charlotte area high schools make him an integral part of the CDA organization.

EARLY DEVELOPMENT COACH

Jade Canady

Early Development Leader- Carolina Diving Academy- 2025

Diving Club Coach- Blue Ridge Rippers- 2022-2023

NCAA Division 1 Diver- University of North Carolina at Asheville- 2020-2025

UNCA Record Holder for three meter- 2024- present

Jade returns to Carolina Diving Academy where she spent her Junior career, to instruct the Summer Camp program and lead the expanding lessons and early development programs for new divers. Canady applies her background in education to incorporate the principles of differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning to create an inclusive, accessible, and effective training environment for all athletes

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