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Kevin McMahon

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Diving Assistant Coach
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Kevin McMahon returned to USC as an assistant diving coach on Aug. 6, 2026, bringing more than three decades of experience as an elite athlete and accomplished coach.

A five-time NCAA All-American, McMahon competed collegiately at Nebraska and LSU before training under legendary U.S. Olympic coach Dr. Ron O’Brien with the Fort Lauderdale Diving Team. During his competitive career, McMahon established himself among the nation’s top divers, earning national and World Cup championship titles.

McMahon began his first coaching stint at USC in 1998, relocating to Southern California to serve as an assistant diving coach under former head coach Jeff Shaffer. During two seasons with the Trojans (1998-99), McMahon helped develop NCAA champions, U.S. national champions and Olympians while contributing to one of the nation’s premier collegiate diving programs. As a member of the Trojan Dive Club, McMahon added another national championship to his résumé and helped the club claim two U.S. national team titles.

After retiring from competitive diving following the 2000 Olympic season, McMahon returned to the sport in 2002 to pursue another Olympic run under current USC head diving coach Hongping Li. Reuniting with longtime synchronized diving partner and former USC NCAA champion Brian Earley, McMahon earned silver medals in 3-meter synchronized diving at the USA Diving National Championships in 2003 and 2004. The duo previously captured a World Cup title together in 1995.

McMahon brings to USC the perspective of an NCAA All-American, national champion, World Cup champion, elite international competitor and collegiate coach. His championship experience, technical expertise and commitment to athlete development help guide the next generation of Trojan divers.