California Diving Academy

About

California Diving Academy, located at 2121 N California Blvd STE 290, Walnut Creek, CA, is a premier springboard and platform diving training facility. It offers a range of programs including learn-to-dive lessons, competitive team training, and summer camps for all ages and skill levels. The state-of-the-art facility features multiple diving boards (1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, 10m) and a deep diving well.

The indoor diving pool at California Diving Academy is heated, maintaining a comfortable water temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 30 degrees Celsius) for swimmers during training.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? California Diving Academy (CDA) is consistently lauded as an outstanding and nurturing environment for young divers. Coaches, particularly Coach Eric, are highly praised for their exceptional skill, deep understanding of child development, and personalized attention, with Coach Paul also receiving commendation. Families report incredible transformations in their children, who not only rapidly advance in diving abilities but also significantly grow in self-confidence, discipline, social-emotional awareness, maturity, and a strong work ethic. CDA is noted for its excellent organization, clear communication, and flexible scheduling. The mixed-age training model creates a supportive, family-like atmosphere where older athletes mentor younger ones. The academy effectively prepares athletes for future success, with many earning college scholarships and attending top universities, thanks to coaches who actively assist with college recruitment and opportunities. Children consistently express their love for diving at CDA, finding it a fun and engaging activity that fosters both athletic and personal excellence.

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Amenities

• Parking Lot
• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

April 8th, 2025

Cheng Huang

California Diving Academy is a nurturing and professional diving environment for children. We enrolled our daughter at California Diving Academy when she was 9, and the transformation we’ve seen in just a few months has been incredible. Coach Eric is not only one of the most skilled diving coaches we’ve ever met, but he also deeply understands child development. Under his guidance, our daughter has grown in more than just her diving abilities—her self-confidence, discipline, and social-emotional awareness have all blossomed. CDA is incredibly well organized, and their communication with families is clear and supportive. We especially appreciate the flexible scheduling options, which makes it easy to balance training with school and family time. Another standout aspect is the mixed-age group training model. Older athletes serve as mentors, creating a family-like atmosphere where everyone lifts each other up. At meets, the kids not only shine in performance but show maturity, responsibility, and team spirit. CDA teaches much more than diving—it nurtures character. We’ve seen firsthand how athletes from CDA go on to earn scholarships and attend top universities, which gives us great confidence in our daughter’s future here. CDA is a place where dreams take flight—whether that’s reaching the Olympics or becoming a well-rounded, confident individual.

June 9th, 2021

leah birkett

We started at California Diving Academy 3 years ago in the summer class program and then joined year round. Both my kids love diving and have been excited to go to practice since they started. It is their favorite activity. I feel so fortunate to be a part of California Diving Academy. The coaches are excellent. Coach Eric and Coach Paul clearly have a lot of experience and are fantastic instructors. They give each student their attention and feedback. The classes are structed and fun. The kids are learning many new skills and practice dives they have learned. They are learning that patience and hard work pay off. It has been wonderful to see my son and daughter active and doing something they really enjoy. I highly recommend California Diving Academy.

September 6th, 2024

Sophie Taubman

I have had over a half dozen coaches during my years diving in high school and college, and nobody compares to Coach Eric. I learned so many amazing practices and wish I could have started working with him sooner. If you are considering diving, California Diving Academy will make sure you become the best diver you can all while having fun and meeting great people!

February 2nd, 2023

Kim Fisher

My 16 year old daughter has been diving at California Diving Academy for five months now and absolutely loves it! She was a high level competitive gymnast before this and it has been such a perfect transition. She has been able to build on the strength and skills she had from gymnastics and under the care and guidance of coach Eric, progress quickly in her new sport. She is a highschool junior and coach Eric beleives she can be recruited to dive in college. As she loves her new sport, she is very excited about this and wants to continue as long as possible! Coach Eric has spent considerable time with her not only training her in diving, but helping her understand and navigate the college recruiting process as well. He has also found college camps and other amazing opportunities for her this coming summer. My daughter is excited each day to head to practice and we are so incredibly grateful to have found California Diving Academy!

January 24th, 2024

Maria Teresa Hernandez

We cannot praise enough the coaching team of the California Diving Academy. They are so very thoughtful about the needs and aspirations of each child/adolescent. Our teen had to manage a broken foot (not diving related) in the middle of the junior and senior years and Coach Eric has been instrumental in bringing him back into diving and providing a challenging and also motivational training program. CAD does a wonderful job of creating a warm and supporting community among families and among the team.