Springfield Diving Fundamentals (1978)

Item Information

Title:
Springfield Diving Fundamentals (1978)
Description:
This booklet titled "Springfield Diving Fundamentals" was written by Charles J. Smith (Springfield College's diving coach) and Edward V. Reardon (a previous varsity diver for Springfield who graduated in 1976). The book was written to assist both coaches and divers during the learning process of diving. It is filled with photographs and analyses of the different types of dives. It was dedicated to Edward V. Reardon and James "Butch" Podmore. and is dated December 20, 1978. The book begins with an introduction to diving and the principles and conditioning techniques associated with the sport. Multiple dives are then looked at, including: forward dives, back dives, reverse dives, inward dives, forward dive with twists, and dives with somersaults. Each dive is described with instructions and a picture for more clarification. Two Springfield College divers are used in the booklet, including Bruce Mitchell, Class of 1974, Joseph Gallagher, Class of 1976, David Siconolfi, Class of 1973, and Alice Barber, Class of 1979. The book has a signed message to Dr. Edward Stietz in the front cover. Charles J. Smith graduated from Springfield College in 1955, and became a member of the physical education faculty in 1966. At this time, he became the head diving coach and assistant varsity coach, until becoming the head coach in 1978. Edward V. Reardon received his bachelors from Springfield. During his four years of swimming, he earned All-New England honors in 1975 and 1976. He was the 1978 New England AAU Senior Men's one meter champion.
Creator:
Smith, Charles J.
Creator:
Reardon, Edward V.
Date:
1978
Format:
Documents
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Subjects:
Springfield College--Swimming and diving
Springfield College--Swimming and diving--Men
Springfield College--Swimming and diving--Women
Springfield College--Faculty
Springfield College--Sports
Springfield College--Sports--Men
Springfield College--Sports--Women
Springfield College
Smith, Charles J.
Reardon, Edward V.
Mitchell, Bruce F.
Gallagher, Joseph T.
Siconolfi, David J.
Barber, Alice P.
Steitz, Edward S.
Diving
Swimming
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Extent:
52 pages
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/10440
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
Springfield Offset, Inc.; Springfield College
Language:
English
Identifier:
smith-springboard-diving-fundamentals