activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Competitive Diving Team Operations Competitive Diving Training ProgramsOperates a competitive diving team based in Scottsdale, AZ, conducting diving practices at the Cactus Aquatic Center and managing a competition calendar for novice, Junior Olympic, Open, and Senior levels across multiple states.
- Competitive Diving Team Operations Competitive Diving Training ProgramsOperates a competitive diving team based in Scottsdale, conducting diving practices at the Cactus Aquatic Center and organizing participation in a competition calendar for various diving levels (novice, Junior Olympic, Open, and Senior) across multiple states.
- Conducts competitive diving training and practices Competitive Diving Training ProgramsProvides structured diving practices at the Cactus Aquatic Center in Scottsdale, AZ, focused on developing athletes across novice to international levels. The program has produced numerous national and international competitors, including Junior National finalists, West National champions, and Olympic Trials participants.
- Distributes team communications and manages logistics via SwimTopiaUses the SwimTopia Mobile app to deliver team alerts, manage meet sign-ups, coordinate volunteer commitments, and share swim results with athletes and families.
- Diver Development and Coaching Competitive Diving Training ProgramsCoaches and develops divers from novice to national and international levels, including high school state finalists, state champions, West National finalists, and Jr. National qualifiers.
- Diver Training and Development Competitive Diving Training ProgramsProvides coaching and training to develop divers from high school state finalists to National and International levels, including Junior National qualifiers, West National finalists, and Olympic trial finalists.
- Hosting Novice Diving Invites Organizing Competitive EventsHosts Spring and Fall Novice Invites in Scottsdale, AZ, providing opportunities for new divers to compete.
- Hosting Novice Diving Invites Organizing Competitive EventsHosts Spring and Fall Novice Invite diving competitions in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Manages team merchandise sales and requirements Team Merchandise Store OperationsOperates periodic ordering windows for official team merchandise with defined delivery timelines. Requires competing athletes to purchase three specific team t-shirts and offers specialized versions, including a parent-specific t-shirt with a smaller logo and child-sized hoodies without drawstrings.
- Organizes and participates in regional and national diving competitions Organizing Competitive EventsManages a full competition calendar including novice, Junior Olympic, Open, and Senior level events across multiple states (AZ, TX, FL, WV, CA). Hosts two annual novice invites in Scottsdale, AZ—the Spring and Fall Novice Invites—and supports athlete participation in national and international meets.
- Team Communication and ManagementManages team alerts, meet sign-ups, volunteer commitments, and swim results through the SwimTopia Mobile app for its members.
- Team Communication and Management via SwimTopiaProvides access to team alerts, meet sign-ups, volunteer commitments, and swim results through the SwimTopia Mobile app for team members.
- Team Merchandise Sales Team Merchandise Store OperationsManages an ordering window for team merchandise, including required t-shirts for competing athletes and child-sized hoodies, with specific delivery timelines.
- Team Merchandise Sales Team Merchandise Store OperationsManages an ordering window for team merchandise, including required team t-shirts for competing athletes and child-sized hoodies, with specific delivery timelines.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Digital team communication and registration via mobile app mobile_app_communicationLeverages a mobile app platform to enhance team coordination by centralizing communication, event registration, and access to performance results, improving operational efficiency and engagement.
- Digital team communication via mobile platform mobile_app_communicationUtilizes a mobile app to enhance team coordination by centralizing communication, event registration, and access to performance results, improving operational efficiency and engagement.
- Digital team engagement via mobile platform mobile_app_communicationUtilizes a mobile app to enhance team communication, simplify event registration, and provide real-time access to performance results, increasing operational efficiency and family engagement.
- Elite competitive diving development competitive_elite_trainingPositions the program as a premier competitive diving training center, focusing on high-performance coaching and athlete readiness for elite competition.
- Elite competitive diving development competitive_elite_trainingFocuses on high-performance training and competition preparation, positioning the program as a premier destination for athletes aiming to excel at elite levels of diving.
- Elite competitive diving training model competitive_elite_trainingFocuses on high-performance training to position the program as a premier competitive diving organization, aiming to develop athletes for top-level competition.
- Tiered skill-based instruction groups tiered_skill_groupsOrganizes diving instruction into tiered groups according to skill level to ensure appropriate training intensity and progression, enabling targeted coaching and safer skill development.
- Tiered skill-based instruction groups tiered_skill_groupsOrganizes divers into groups based on skill level to provide targeted, progressive training that supports individual development and safe skill advancement.
- Tiered skill-based instruction groups tiered_skill_groupsOrganizes diving instruction into tiered groups according to skill level to ensure appropriate training intensity and progression, improving learning outcomes and athlete development.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Hall of Fame
Recognizes and honors former athletes who achieved success at junior and senior national diving competitions
Team Apparel Sales
Sells required and optional team gear including t-shirts, hoodies, swimwear, and accessories for athletes and families
relationships · 8
who they work with
- AAU Partner — Participates in AAU Qualifier Meets, AAU National Championships, and AAU Fall Invitationals.
- Allan Spreen Partner — Josh Rusboldt assisted 1996 Olympic coach Allan Spreen at CdS from 1997 to 2001.
- Joe Lyons Partner — Josh Rusboldt coached CdS in partnership with Head Coach Joe Lyons from 2001 to 2005.
- Sun Devil Divers Partner — Josh Rusboldt assisted Marc Briggs at Sun Devil Divers in Tempe, AZ, developing two West National finalists.
- SwimTopia Partner — Partners with SwimTopia to provide a mobile app for team alerts, meet sign-ups, and results.
- Team USA Partner — Clavadistas del Sol member represented Team USA at the 2024 World Aquatics Junior Championship.
- USA Diving Partner — Participates in USA Jr. National Championships.
- World Aquatics Partner — Clavadistas del Sol member participated in the World Aquatics Junior Championship.