​Robert Raley

Head Coach

 

Coach Robert is from Mobile, AL, where he started diving at the age of 7. He has over 15 years of diving experience, along with 5 years of coaching experience as Assistant Coach with Port City Diving. Robert was a diver at the USA National level for over 5 years and became the all-time winningest diver in the state of Alabama with 5 consecutive state titles. In 2012 he also competed on the Senior level and was ranked top 20 in the country overall. He has been with UAAC since 2020 and works to build UAAC and HDA to a top tier diving program. He is Safe Sport certified through USA Diving and holds coaches memberships with both AAU and USA Dive. In addition, he is lifeguard certified and continuously completes continuing education through USA Diving. He also works closely with other area coaches in the state, TN, FL and GA, to stay current within the sport of diving. He strives to meet every diver where they are and help elevate them to achieve their goals. 

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Megan Barnett

Assistant Coach

 

Megan is a 2003 graduate of the US Naval Academy where she competed on their Women's Swim and Dive team on both springboard and platform.  Following graduation, Megan represented the USA at the World Military Games in 2003.  Prior to coaching with HDA, Megan coached for Falls Church High School and the Army Navy Country club.  

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