Rams Dive into Championship Prep at Air Force Invitational

Pressure, precision, and preparation outline the following aggressive problem.

Colorado State’s girls’s diving crew will journey to Colorado Springs to compete within the Air Force Diving Invitational. The competitors will happen from Jan. 29-31. The three-day occasion will function a key checkpoint for the Rams for the upcoming Mountain West championships.

The invitational might be in a championship-style format, with one board contested every day, together with the platform occasion, which is often restricted all through the common season. This gives precious expertise because the crew continues to sharpen their aggressive edge.

“This is a great meet to have toward the end of the season,” mentioned diving coach Seth O’Dea. “It is set up like a conference meet where we get to compete on one board each day, including platform. With limited practice time on that board, this gives us great experience and preparation heading into championships.”

The meet additionally presents an necessary alternative for divers in search of to realize NCAA Zone qualifying scores. Currently, three Rams have already secured zone cuts. Sydney Ovesen and Maggie Di Scipio have certified on the 1-meter board, whereas Riley Lee has earned her qualifying rating on the 3-meter.

“Having three out of the five already qualified is huge for us,” O’Dea mentioned. “This meet gives everyone another chance to chase those cuts, especially on platform, which we don’t get many opportunities to compete on.”

Freshman Juliana Dodd displayed important energy on platform and can look to reap the benefits of the extra competitors as she goals for her first zone qualification within the occasion.

“This is when we really dial in meet preparation,” O’Dea mentioned. “It’s an awesome likelihood to really feel that stress and acquire expertise competing in a high-level setting earlier than the convention competitors.

As the Rams gear up for the Mountain West Championships, diving below stress is important for the expansion of the crew and shifting right into a championship-style mindset constructed on preparation, consistency, and confidence. With precious expertise on the boards this season, the Rams will put together to face some powerful competitors on the Mountain West Stage.

“It’s all part of the process,” O’Dea mentioned. “The girls have been doing great, and this meet is crucial for seeing how we perform under pressure against strong competition. It’s about learning where we stack up and continuing to grow.”