Team Spirit
This cheer echoes across the pool deck after someone hits a clean dive.
What is team spirit?
The sound of 5AM practice.
What is playing music to get the mood going?
This unofficial “dive” happens when a diver lands flat on the water, creating a huge splash and zero style points.
What is a belly flop?
This is the energy you bring when you clap first and loudest for every diver.
What is leading by example?
This happens when the whole team waits at the edge to celebrate a teammate’s score.
What is gassing someone up?
The focused energy when practicing our dives.
What is being locked in?
This happens when you forget your dive mid-air but just commit anyway.
What is trusting muscle memory?
This is what you do when a teammate misses a dive & looks discouraged.
What is lifting them up?
The people who always cheer you on.
What does it mean to be a good teammate?
The good energy boost you get after a good dive.
What is momentum?
What do you usually check after every dive at a meet.
What are the judges scores?
The captain is responsible for these things.
Who coordinates and communicates with divers, captains, & coaches?
This happens when you stay calm so the whole team stays calm.
What is setting the tone?
The captain sets a good example for the team.
Who shows up to all the practices and help swimmers getting there?
This is what divers do with their arms right before jumping to build rhythm.
What is a hurdle?
This is the responsibility of making sure no one feels left out at a meet.
What is team inclusion?
This is what makes a team stronger than just a group of good divers.
What is trust and support?
The energy the captain brings.
Who hypes up their teammates?
In diving code numbers, the first digit tells you this.
What is the dive group (forward, back, reverse, inward, twisting)?
This is the real meaning of being captain, it’s not about being the best diver, it’s about this.
What is being the team’s leader and support system?