TEXT: Dawn Turner - I started diving with NODC in 2000 when I was five years old. Diving quickly became my favorite sport because of how supportive, kind, and encouraging the coaches and other participants were. I had a proud 10 year career with NODC going to Nationals and winning Provincials with my Synchro partner Sarah Mayer. I loved the sport so much that I became a coach working along side Fernando Henderson. For me diving was the best part of my day and even if I was nervous to learn a new dive, my coaches always had faith in me and taught me so much more than just how to do flips. I reflect on my current accomplishments, graduating on an athletic scholarship in golf, and currently becoming a professional golf instructor because of the NODC program.Diving is an unique sport that teaches discipline, strength, mental toughness and most importantly, how to build strong relationships.I am proud to be a NODC alumni and to this day I still help out when I can because of my diving family.