Rett Larson – Counsilman Memorial Lecture (2015): What We Can Learn from Chinese Diving 

The Doc Councilman Lecture featured Rett Larson discussing his experiences coaching Chinese diving teams. Lawson highlighted the Chinese team's dominance, winning 24 out of 32 gold medals in the past four Olympiads. He emphasized the importance of out-of-the-box thinking, blending Western training methods with Chinese traditions. Larson shared insights on early specialization, high-volume training, and the need for robustness to prevent overuse injuries. He also discussed the cultural differences, such as the Chinese preference for cold water and the strict training methods. Larson advocated for a balanced approach, combining strict training with positive reinforcement to foster a thriving training environment.