My name is Jeffrey cottingham and I have been diving since freshman year. Ever since i started diving, I've had a passion for it that I haven't had about any other sport and have been taking every opportunity to better myself. Diving is not only a sport that needs physical strength but also mental toughness. Sometimes when an athlete has a bad practice, meet, or is struggling with a dive etcetera, they can get discouraged or have a bad mood for the rest of the time. One thing that sets me apart from other athletes is that even through tough times, I am able to keep a positive attitude and a smile on my face regardless of how bad things may get at times