HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison swimming & diving alumna Alexa Good (formerly Holloway) returns to the pool deck as the program's diving coach, announced by Head Coach
Dane Pedersen on Monday morning.
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"We are thrilled to welcome Alexa back to our program in a new role as our head dive coach," Pedersen said. "Alexa possesses all the skills our divers and our program need to be successful in the American Conference and beyond. Being familiar with our team culture, JMU and our expectations was a huge factor in Alexa's hire. I believe she is going to be great for our girls and continue the success and rich history of our diving program."
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Good begins her coaching career after a successful four-year career inside Savage Natatorium, culminating with helping lead the Dukes to back-to-back Sun Belt Conference titles in addition to an ECAC title in her freshman campaign.
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"Returning to JMU as head diving coach is truly a full-circle moment, and I am incredibly honored for the opportunity to represent this university once again," said Good. "JMU has always held a special place in my heart, and I am excited to give back to a program that has meant so much to me. I am grateful to Coach Pedersen for the opportunity to work alongside him and help continue the culture of excellence he has built. I look forward to developing our student-athletes, contributing to the success of the program and proudly representing the Duke Club community. Go Dukes!"
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She was a two-time Sun Belt Diver of the Year, as well as being the top diving scorer of both Sun Belt championships. She won gold on the 3-meter board in three consecutive seasons and added gold medals on the 1-meter board at both Sun Belt Championships and a sixth gold medal in platform diving in 2025. She advanced to NCAA Zones all four seasons and was a finalist on the 3-meter in 2023 and on the 1-meter in 2024.
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The Spring, Texas native owns all three championship diving records in the Sun Belt and is the program record holder on the 1-meter board and platform diving, while ranking third on the 3-meter board.
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