Coaching Staff

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Coach Aaron

I'm the head coach for Inland Empire Diving. My primary focus is on developing divers holistically by using methods of sports psychology and a constraints based approach to skill development. My diving background was primarily a high school diver and I also participated in club diving with Pacific Northwest Diving in Federal Way.

My primary occupation is in sports medicine and I’m one of the medical providers for USA Diving. My education is in Athletic Training, Kinesiology (Strength Training and Rehabilitation) and I’ve recently completed a PhD in Sports Medicine and Health Professions Education.

I coach all of the divers! Whether they are novice, recreational, or JO!

Fun Info about Coach Aaron

  • Favorite Dive

    • 5331 from 3 meter

  • Favorite Food

    • Tacos

  • How many animals do you have?

    • 30 if I count the divers!

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Coach Kara

I have been a diver (springboard & platform) for 18 years and competed at the University of Florida. There I won the SEC Championships on 1 meter springboard and 10m tower. I was also a member of the 2010 NCAA Swimming and Diving National Championship team. I love introducing the sport to kids and helping them grow and develop in the sport!

Coach Kara will be leading the Novice Program as well as the JO program

Fun Info about Coach Kara

  • Favorite Dive

    • 305c

  • Favorite Food

    • Raspberries

  • Fun Fact

    • I lived in Germany for 2 years!

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Coach Brynna

Coach Brynna is from Portland, OR and swam for her high school team. After high school, she attended EWU and began diving with Coach Aaron while also being a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons for EWU. She completed a bachelors degree in Wellness and Movement Sciences.

Brynna also currently coaches the high school diving team and has had divers attend WIAA state.

Coach Brynna leads the recreation group.

Fun Info about Coach Brynna

  • Favorite Dive

    • 401B

  • Favorite Food

    • Spaghetti

  • Fun Fact

    • I only started diving while in college!

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Coach Hayley

I grew up doing gymnastics, diving, and pole vault in high school, and I love to stay connected to all three sports by coaching them. I have been coaching gymnastics and pole-vault for Ferris High School since 2022 and began coaching here in 2025. I enjoy helping athletes build confidence, push their limits, and have fun along the way!

Coach Hayley Leads dryland training, and assists with the recreation group

Fun Info about Coach Hayley

  • Favorite Dive

    • 104c

  • Favorite Food

    • Strawberries

  • Fun Fact

    • I have two cats!

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Coach Kate

I started diving my freshman year of high school and began coaching at Inland in 2020! I also have coached youth gymnastics. I graduated from Gonzaga with my bachelors in human physiology and I am currently attending medical school at University of Washington - Spokane.

Fun Info about Coach Kate

  • Favorite Dive

    • 203c from 1m

  • Favorite Food

    • Lasagna

  • Fun fact?

    • Favorite color is Purple!