The College Swimming Coaches Association of America along with the Kalos Kagathos Foundation
announced today the inaugural winners of the TED KELLER DIVING HONOR. Bruce Hopping Chairman of the
Kalos Kagathos Foundation states “this honor is to be conferred annually to the diving coach and
diver from the collegiate ranks who distinguish the legacy of Ted Keller”. Keller is the former
Diving coach of Ft. Lauderdale and annual College Diving Forum Director.Criteria for the recipients include: Academic achievement, respect for coaches and athletes, exceptional achievement, sportsmanship and commitment to instruction, training and attendance. Bob Rydze of the University of Iowa chairs the selection committee.
A three foot ceramic – sculptured Greek vase depicting a boy and girl diver being coached will reside in the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. There will be a plaque on the vase honoring each year’s winners. Each winner will receive a certificate to be presented at the annual Diving Forum or at the appropriate NCAA Championship.
The inaugural winners of the Award are: Diver – David Boudia of Purdue University Diving coach - Matt Scoggin of the University of Texas – Austin. These two outstanding inaugural winners set the bar high for future recipients.
