Dive Coaches
Steve Voellmecke
Head Coach
Steve Voellmecke was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH and has been involved with the sport of diving for nearly 35 years – first as a diver, now as a coach, judge and volunteer. Steve graduated from Moeller High School in 1984 and went on to earn his degree in Business Management from Xavier University in 1988. He was a member of the XU Swimming and Diving Team all four years and was team captain his senior year.
Steve is a Life Member of USA Diving; a Trustee of the United States Diving Foundation;Treasurer of The United States Professional Diving Coaches Association and is on the Executive Board for the ambitious Aquatic Training Center project here in Cincinnati. Steve was USA Team Leader for the 2000 FINA World Cup in Sydney, Australia and the 1996 Can-Am-Mex J.O. International Meet in Winnipeg, Canada. He was chosen “first alternate” to be the USA Diving Team Leader for the 2000 Olympic Games. Steve also was CO-Meet Director for the memorable and highly successful 1996 U.S. National Diving Championships held at Miami University in Oxford, OH.
In 1998, Steve was presented with the prestigious “WHOSAM” Award given annually to the Diving Coach who “demonstrates commitment to excellence and dedication to the highest physical, mental and spiritual ideals.” This award is presented by Dr. Sammy Lee M.D. – 1948 and 1952 Olympic Gold Medalist — and the person responsible for introducing “The Sammy” Sport Towel to the diving world!
Steve is also a highly respected diving judge. He is F.I.N.A. (international) certified; was the only judge selected to judge both the 2008 AND 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials; has judged the NCAA Championships (2007 – 2014); several international diving competitions around the world as well as many Collegiate Championships including the Big 10, SEC and PAC-12 Conferences. In addition, Steve has served as referee and judge at countless Summer League Diving Meets all across the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area over the past 30 years.
Although Steve has coached divers at the State, National and International Levels, his first love is teaching diving at the Grassroots Level. He has coached the summer diving team at The
Indian Hill Club since 1985 (30 years and counting!) and helped to design the diving well at the Club’s spectacular new pool built in 2008.
Steve’s “real job” is Owner and President of Springboards and More (A Division of DIVE Cincinnati, Inc.) – the perennial largest Dealer of Duraflex Diving Equipment in the United States and the Preferred Equipment Supplier to USA Diving.
Steve lives in Loveland, OH with his twins Aidan and Simone – his very active and involved twins who were born on Valentine’s Day 2001. The other member of the Voellmecke Family is “Pennie Lane” – a Yellow Labrador Retriever who will do just about anything for a Frozen Peanut Butter-filled Kong!
Bea Fries
Assistant Coach
One Of A Kind Dive Well
By Steve Voellmecke — IHC Diving Coach
At The Indian Hill Club, we like to say that “Every Day is a GREAT Day for Diving”! The Wahoo Diving Team has enjoyed unparalleled success over the past three decades in the Seven Hills League and one reason for that success is the diving facility at which we have the privilege of training on a daily basis during the summer season.
When you enter the IHC — the first thing that catches your eye is the diving well — a “one of a kind” facility that is the finest in the entire Tri-State area. We are the ONLY Summer Swim Club within 100 miles (or more) that has a concrete pedestal on which two Duraflex Short Stands with “top of the line” Maxiflex Model B “Cheeseboards” are installed. All aspects of our diving well meet or exceed the international standards for a competitive 1 Meter Diving Board.
The size of the IHC diving pedestal is unusual in that it is larger than any found at any Division 1 College in every state that touches Ohio and beyond — with the possible exception of the Ohio State University 3 Meter Pedestal which holds THREE diving boards.
Although 1 Meter Diving is not an Olympic Event, it is a contested event at both The World Championships and The World Cup. All international diving events (including the Olympic Games) are required to be held on Competition Model 16′ Maxiflex Model B “Cheeseboards” attached to Duraflex “Short Stands” that are mounted to concrete pedestals — the very same equipment and set-up that we have at The Indian Hill Club. In theory, the IHC could host the 1 Meter Event for The World Championships!
The large diving pedestal is very versatile as well. It has been used for many other things over the years including Wahoo Swim and Dive Team Photos; a Stage for both Awards’ Ceremonies and musical acts that perform at parties and the scene of countless memories made over the years.
We are very proud of our Wahoo Diving Heritage at the IHC and look to continue our tradition of excellence for many years to come. LET’S DIVE!
Employment Info
Directions to Away Meets
Directions From Indian Hill Club to Seven Hills League Swim Clubs
Miami Hills Swim Club (Milford)
- Go east on Shawnee Run Road.
- At the bottom of the hill, go through the tunnel and turn right on Bypass 50/SR126.
- Turn left at the light onto US 50 East. Follow US 50 through Milford.
- Pass the Milford Shopping Center and turn left onto SR 131. Go about 2 miles.
- Turn left onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road. Go about 1 mile.
- Turn left onto Rainbow Trail.
- The club is located approximately 0.2 miles on the left.
Forest Hills Swim Club (Anderson TWP)
- Go south on Miami and left on Muchmore. Turn right on Walton Creek.
- Go to Wooster Pike and turn left. Turn right at the Newtown Bridge.
- Take Newtown Road / Church Street south. Turn left onto East SR 32.
- As SR 32 divides, turn right onto Eight Mile Road.
- Two plus blocks past Clough Pike turn left into Summit Swim Club.
Turpin Hills Swim Club (Anderson TWP)
- Go south on Miami and left on Muchmore. Turn right on Walton Creek.
- Go to Wooster Pike and turn left. Turn right at the Newtown Bridge.
- Take Newton Road / Church Street south through Newtown.
- Newtown Road ends at Clough Pike; turn right.
- The club is approximately 2 miles on the left.
NOTE: DO NOT take 32 west from Newtown. One cannot turn from 32 west onto Clough Pike east.
Normandy Swim Club
- Go north on Loveland Madeira Road.
- Proceed north until you see Lebanon Road.
- Turn left at Lebanon Road (right after 84 lumber). Follow this until you see Union Cemetary Road (after Rozzi’s Fireworks).
- Turn left onto Union Cemetary Road. Follow this and shortly you will see a bend in the road. The entrance to Normandy Swim Club is in the bend in the road.
Terrace Park
- From IH Club: turn right out of drive, onto Shawnee Run Rd. follow this to end.
- Turn right onto rt 126, follow this to end.
- Turn right onto rt 50 (Wooster Pk).
- Turn left onto ELM Road, go under the tunnel, entrance for Drackett field and TP Swim Club is on the right.