Diving Elite is a year-round springboard diving club based out of New Britain and Cheshire, CT. Whether you are a diver, former gymnast or just want to explore your athletics abilities, Diving Elite is always looking for young athletes who are ready to push themselves outside of their comfort zones. In both USA Diving and AAU circuits, Diving Elite competes in the New England Region, Region 1, on both the 1 and 3 meter springboards. We offer diving lessons and competitive training to all age groups and any skill levels.
OUR MISSION
At Diving Elite we want our athletes to build a passion for the sport of diving while understanding the value of perseverance, sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Our coaching staff will provide each athlete with the opportunity to reach their full potential through a program that teaches and trains athletes at all levels. We are committed to emphasizing individual progress, team unity and family support.
OUR COACHES
KIMBERLY CARUSO | HEAD COACH
Meet Coach Kim! Kim is a 4-year letter winner of the University of Delaware NCAA Division I Diving Team. Kim began her coaching career in college near her home town of Downingtown, PA where she coached at Infinity Diving, West Chester Diving and the Pennypacker Country Club.
In 2016, after moving to the Greater Hartford Area, Kim started coaching at Middletown High School, where she developed several State meet top-finishers, record-holding athletes, and State Open qualifiers, who were later recruited to an array of collegiate programs. She has worked with numerous athletes through Diving Elite to prepare them for their High School, College, or AAU seasons. Her energy and ability to connect with the athletes helps her propel each student to their highest potential.
PATTY CONTE | ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH
Meet Coach Patty! Patty is a member of the class of 1988 at Hamden High School where she still holds the 6 and 11 dive school records. She was All-State her junior and senior year of high school and finished fourth at the Connecticut State-Opens her senior year. She attended Williams College where she was a two-time national champion, earning All-American honors eight times.
Patty has been a high school coach since the fall of 2012. She has coached several athletes who have been State Open qualifiers and several All-SCC divers. She also coaches a summer league age group team at Paradise Country Club in Hamden. In addition to coaching, Patty spends time with her two children, JD and Emily, who too share the love for water as a swimmer and diver respectfully.