All Longhorns Diving Camp staff members have passed a criminal background check conducted by the University of Texas, completed required Youth Protection Training, and trained in Longhorns Diving Camp and University of Texas camp protocols.
2025 LONGHORNS DIVING CAMP STAFF
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MATT SCOGGIN, Head Diving Coach
Coach Scoggin has been the Head Diving Coach of the Longhorns Diving Camp since 1995. Now in his 30th season as The University of Texas Head Diving Coach, Matt is a former NCAA Champion for The University of Texas, U.S. Olympian, and five-time Olympic coach for Team USA (2000, 2008, 2012, 2020, 2024). He is a nine-time NCAA Coach of The Year, coaching Longhorn divers to 21 National titles. Scoggin was also named the 2025 SEC men's and women's Diving Coach of the Year and CSCAA women's Diving Coach of the Year. ✩Nine-time USA World Championship Coach ✩Eight-time National Collegiate Athletic Association Coach of the Year ✩33-time Big 12 Diving Coach of the Year ✩2017 USA Diving Mike Peppe Award (Nation's top coach) ✩2012 The Phil Boggs Award ✩2010, 2009 U.S. Olympic Committee’s National Diving Coach of the Year ✩2012, 2011, 2010 USA Diving Coach of Excellence Award ✩2011 USA Pan Am Games Head Coach ✩2010, 2016, 2018 USA World Cup Coach ✩2010, 2011, 2014 USA World Series Coach ✩2009 Benjamin Foundation Award Recipient ✩2009 Inaugural Ted Keller Diving Honor ✩2007 USA Pan Am Games Coach ✩1992 USA Olympian (10m Platform Diving) |
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JON ALTER, Camp Director
Jon Alter has been associated with Texas Swimming & Diving for the last 29 years. Jon currently serves as Director of Operations for both men's and women's swimming & diving teams, overseeing all administrative and organizational areas. He has been the camp director for the Longhorns Swim Camp for the past 26 years, and is in his sixth season with the Longhorns Diving Camp. His goal is to help provide a great camp experience to all that attend. Jon will be the main source of communication for parents, campers, and staff. |
COMING SOON!, Camp Assistant
2025 CAMP COACHES
Our coaching staff provides an outstanding experience for all campers. All are professional coaches at the collegiate or club level and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the camp environment.
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RAISLAN AIKEN, Diving Coach (Sessions 1-2)
Raislan AIken joins The Longhorns Diving Camp for his first season, and is currently the head diving coach at Marist University. |
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GAVRILO BLIJDEN, Diving Coach (Sessions 1-2)
Gavrilo Blijden joins The Longhorns Diving Camp for his first season, and is currently the head diving coach at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. |
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EMMA BURNS, Diving Coach (Sessions 3-4)
Emma Burns joins The Longhorns Diving Camp for her first season, and is currently the head diving coach at Oberlin College. |
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JOSH LARCOM, Diving Coach (Sessions 3-4)
Josh Larcom will be in his third season with The Longhorns Diving Camp, and is currently in his third season as the head coach at Florida International University. Larcom previously coached as a graduate assistant at West Virginia University for two years. He spent two seasons at Niagra University as the head diving coach, and as a volunteer assistant at the University of Buffalo. Larcom competed as a diver at Canisius College from 2014-18 and was an NCAA Zone qualifier during the 2017-18 season. |
TALISA LEMKE, Diving Coach (Sessions 1-2)
Talisa Lemke joins us for her first season with The Longhorns Diving Camp for 2025. Talisa currently serves as the head diving coach at Ohio University.
Talisa Lemke joins us for her first season with The Longhorns Diving Camp for 2025. Talisa currently serves as the head diving coach at Ohio University.
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JENNIFER MANGUM, Diving Coach (Sessions 3-4)
Jennifer Mangum joins the Longhorns Diving Camp for the 2025 camp season. Jennifer is currently the head diving coach the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, after serving in the same capacity at the University of Texas - Permian Basin for seven years. |
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JUSTIN MOSER, Diving Coach (Sessions 1-2)
Justin Moser returns for his third season with the Longhorns Diving Camp. Justin is currently the head coach at Tulane University. Moser has held coaching stints at Niagra University, where his divers broke program records, and Buffalo State. Justin dove at Buffalo State from 2015-19 and was a two-time NCAA regional qualifier. He has also coached at Ripfest Diving Camp. |
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MIKE ROSS, Diving Coach (Sessions 3-4)
Mike Ross joins The Longhorns Diving Camp in his first season for 2025. Mike is currently the head diving coach at Cornell University. |
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BILL WILLIAMS, Diving Coach (Sessions 1-2)
This will be Coach Bill's 10th season at The Longhorns Diving Camp, and he has been coaching for 20 years. Williams is currently in his first season as an assistant diving coach at Penn State University, and served two seasons at Towson University as the head diving coach. Bill's coaching background includes assistant coaching positions with Red Wolfe Elite Diving Club, and head coaching stints at Old Dominion and St. Bonaventure Universities. He has also coached at Northern Michigan, and has extensive camp experience coaching at Clarion University, Ripfest, and Indiana University. |
2025 CAMP STAFF
Andrew Zamora, Athletic Trainer
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