Swimming & Diving Names Collin Pollard as Head Diving Coach
7/2/2026 10:07:00 AM | General, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mary Ann Lippitt Head Coaching Chair in Women's Swimming and Diving Mitch Dalton and Ollie '50 & Kay Patrell Men's Swimming and Diving Coaching Chair Kevin Norman have announced the addition of Collin Pollard as the program's new head diving coach.
"Collin brings an exceptional combination of experience, energy, and authenticity to Brown," Dalton said. "He has spent more than a decade helping develop divers from the junior national level through NCAA and international competition, and his network and reputation throughout the diving community are second to none. Just as importantly, he is a relationship-driven coach who invests deeply in his athletes. We believe Collin will play a significant role in establishing Brown as one of the premier diving programs in the Ivy League and beyond."
"Collin is an outstanding coach and will be a tremendous addition to our program," Norman said. "He has a proven track record of developing athletes at the highest levels by combining his expertise with his ability to connect with people. Colin's focus on building trust, resilience and discipline by creating an environment where student-athletes feel supported in their goals, both academically and athletically, aligns with our values as a program. We could not be more excited to welcome Collin to Brown or more optimistic about the future of our diving program!"
A 2016 graduate of USC, Pollard comes to College Hill after serving as the Interim Head Diving Coach at Cal in 2019 and after being an Assistant Coach at Cal since 2024. Pollard was a Pac-12 Champion in the 10-meter platform (2016) and an Olympic trial semifinalist (2016).
Pollard has over a decade of coaching experience across the developmental, junior olympic, and collegiate levels. At Cal, Pollard has coached multiple All-Americans at the NCAA Championships and multiple ACC Champions.
He has helped prepare divers for international competitions such as the World Aquatics Championships (2025), World University Games (2025), Junior World Championships (2024), PanAm Aquatics Championships (2025), as well as 2019 and 2025 NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving Championships, and USA Diving Senior/Junior National Championships.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the incredible coaching staff at Brown University as the program's new Head Diving Coach," Pollard said. "I would like to thank Mitch Dalton, Kevin Norman, Ray Grant, and the entire search committee for welcoming me with such open arms and for believing in my vision of what this diving program can be. Brown University embodies excellence in every way, and it feels like a dream come true to have the opportunity to be a part of building something special. Go Bruno!"
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"Collin brings an exceptional combination of experience, energy, and authenticity to Brown," Dalton said. "He has spent more than a decade helping develop divers from the junior national level through NCAA and international competition, and his network and reputation throughout the diving community are second to none. Just as importantly, he is a relationship-driven coach who invests deeply in his athletes. We believe Collin will play a significant role in establishing Brown as one of the premier diving programs in the Ivy League and beyond."
"Collin is an outstanding coach and will be a tremendous addition to our program," Norman said. "He has a proven track record of developing athletes at the highest levels by combining his expertise with his ability to connect with people. Colin's focus on building trust, resilience and discipline by creating an environment where student-athletes feel supported in their goals, both academically and athletically, aligns with our values as a program. We could not be more excited to welcome Collin to Brown or more optimistic about the future of our diving program!"
A 2016 graduate of USC, Pollard comes to College Hill after serving as the Interim Head Diving Coach at Cal in 2019 and after being an Assistant Coach at Cal since 2024. Pollard was a Pac-12 Champion in the 10-meter platform (2016) and an Olympic trial semifinalist (2016).
Pollard has over a decade of coaching experience across the developmental, junior olympic, and collegiate levels. At Cal, Pollard has coached multiple All-Americans at the NCAA Championships and multiple ACC Champions.
He has helped prepare divers for international competitions such as the World Aquatics Championships (2025), World University Games (2025), Junior World Championships (2024), PanAm Aquatics Championships (2025), as well as 2019 and 2025 NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving Championships, and USA Diving Senior/Junior National Championships.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the incredible coaching staff at Brown University as the program's new Head Diving Coach," Pollard said. "I would like to thank Mitch Dalton, Kevin Norman, Ray Grant, and the entire search committee for welcoming me with such open arms and for believing in my vision of what this diving program can be. Brown University embodies excellence in every way, and it feels like a dream come true to have the opportunity to be a part of building something special. Go Bruno!"
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
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For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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