Jeff Huber, Head Diving Coach

Dr. Jeff Huber is in his 21st year at Indiana University. During his tenure, he has coached USA and NCAA National Champions, Big Ten Conference Champions, International Champions, and dozens of NCAA All-Americans. His coaching experience spans the globe and includes Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, World University Games, World Cup, Goodwill Games, FINA Grand Prix and other international competitions as USA National Team Coach.  All of his accomplishments has garnered Coach Huber several personal awards, including:

• 3-Time U.S. Olympic Coach (2000-Sydney, 2004-Athens, 2008-Beijing)
• 9-Time U.S. National Coach of the Year
• 2005 - NCAA National Coach of the Year
• 2003 - U.S. Olympic Committee's National Coach of the Year
• 13-Time Big Ten Coach of the Year  (Indiana University)
• 6-Time Big Eight Coach of the Year  (Univ. of Nebraska)

Dr. Huber earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in the area of cognition and motor learning and holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor Part-Time in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology and the Department of Kinesiology.  His wife, Dr. Lesa Huber, is Clinical  Assistant Professor at Indiana University.  Jeff and Lesa have two children, David & Julia, of whom they are very proud. David is a junior in the IU Kelley School of Business.  Julia is graduate of IU and currently working as a Staff Assistant to Senator Evan Bayh in Washington D.C.

Todd Waikel, Assistant Diving Coach

Todd Waikel is in his 5th season with Indiana and 21st year of coaching. Waikel is the Assistant Diving Coach at Indiana University. Prior to arriving at IU he coached in Columbus, Ohio and Ft. Wayne, Indiana where he was head club coach and developed many Junior All-Americans.  During his time at Indiana University Waikel has been a key player in recruiting and coaching IU divers as well as coordinating the Indiana Diving Academy.  He has helped both the men’s and women’s teams win Big 10 Championships and played an integral role in helping the women’s team win consecutive U.S. National Champion Team titles in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and the men’s team title in 2008.  Waikel coached IU team members at the 2007 USA FINA Grand Prix and assisted Coach Huber in qualifying three IU divers to the 2007 World University Games.   He is a course instructor for USA Diving’s Safety Certification, Grassroots, Dive Safe, and Spotting Training for Coaches.  Waikel earned a B.S. in Speech Communications as well as an Indiana State Teacher’s license.  He and his wife Marlene reside in Bloomington with their family of eight children.

Justin Davis, Camp Director

Justin Davis is in his 4th year as Camp House Director.  Prior to working with Indiana Diving, Davis worked camps in Lafayette, Indiana and Glen Spey, New York.  He has also served as a Big Brother, a youth ministry leader, and has worked at children's homes in Mexico, Nepal, and India.  Davis studied Business at Indiana University, earning his B.A. in 2005. He currently resides in Bloomington, Indiana.




 

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The Indiana Diving Academy Counselors

The Counselors for the Indiana Diving Academy include some of the best divers in the world.  Many have competed around the world at the highest levels including The Olympics, World Championships, World University Games, Pan American Games, Goodwill Games, and many more.  Whether you're looking to make The Olympics or just looking to make the High School Team, the IDA Counselors have a great time encouraging the campers and teaching them to reach that next level.