About Us

Who we are

Bay Area Stars Diving Team

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an environment where a child can develop courage through accomplishing new skills, character by taking responsibility for their own action and supporting those around them, and finally by demonstrating a commitment to an activity that is not learned in a day, but by regularly exhibiting long term continuous improvement to small details which creates the perfect dive.

Student : Alexa Moore

Our History

Bay Area Star Dive Team, inc. was started by Kuni and Sven Schultz after Sven moved here in 1984. The team’s official date was 1987 and offered year round practices in several area pools including many CCISD facilities, Houston Parks and Recreation and others. It would take a book to explain all of her diving accomplishments. Kuni was always the leader and inspired many athletes to dive in college. A video of her will always be found on this website. If you are looking for what the team’s core values are, please watch that video.

Kuni is recognized in the Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame located at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center in Austin for her many contributions to Texas and USA diving.

Sven competed nationally, internationally for the Dad’s Club and in college for the University of Houston.

Coach Bios

ALYCIA McEACHENDiving Coach
Coach Alycia McEachen graduated in 2019 from Purdue University with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. She now works for Axiom Space taking part in developing the world first commercial space station. She started diving at 9 years old and competed in high school AAU and USA dive. This is her 3rd year to coach with BASDT. On her free time she loves spending time with friends and family and likely can be found by the pool with a good book.
CHAD HUMMELDiving Coach
Coach Chad Hummel started diving when he was 9yrs old. He took lessons with Kuni and Sven Schultz for one summer. He then joined the BASDT full time. He competed for Coach Sven at Clear Brook High School from 1997-2000. He was a two-time State Qualifier, 4 time All State earner. He competed at TCU on a diving scholarship from 2000-2004. He holds both the Clear Brook High School and TCU records. Chad competed in USA DIVING and qualified for Nationals twice. He loves spending time with his family. Heather (wife), Lilah (daughter). He loves being outdoors and helping kids reach their full potential in whatever they do.
LUKAS SCHULTZDiving Coach
Coach Lukas Schultz has been diving with BASDT since he was 3 years old. He represented his high school at the UIL State championship and just completed his master’s degree from Texas A&M Galveston. He works full time for an Energy company and still finds time to help kids on weekends. Coach Lukas loves working out and playing role playing games.
ALYSSA JACKSONDiving Coach
Coach Alyssa Jackson has been coaching diving for 12 years. She is a varsity letterman from Friendswood H.S. but her background was gymnastics. She has worked with kids of all ages and levels through the years, and she puts a large focus on strength, conditioning and flexibility.
TODD JENSENDiving Coach
Coach Todd Jensen started diving at age 10 with Kuni at the Dad’s Club YMCA on I-10. He was a High School All American all four years. He competed in Senior Nationals earning 13th place on the 3 meter. Coach Todd is a grandfather and spends his free time with dog rescue and fishing.
SVEN SCHULTZDiving Coach
Coach Sven Schultz has been around diving boards for the most of his life. He competed at the Jr. and Sr. National level, represented U of H for four years and has worked with others to give families an opportunity to received competitive dive instruction in the south Houston area for over 35 years. He has been married to Monika Schultz for over 30 years and is still figuring out what to do with his free time.