Colton Haffey

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Diving
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
The Woodlands College Park

2015-2016 (Junior):
Placed in the top 20 at the SEC Championships in both the 1 meter (285.40-18th) and 3 meter (304.05-15th)… earned SEC Honor Roll… scored 325.95 in the one-meter dive against Georgia and 348.10 in the three-meter dive at the AFA Invitational… was a zone qualifier on both boards… placed third at the UIW & Miami and SMU dual meets in the one-meter dive… top season finish (third) in the three-meter dive against SMU.

2014-2015 (Sophomore)
After a solid season, qualified for the NCAA Championships in both one-meter (311.30) and three-meter (336.15) diving at the SEC Championships, both season bests.

2013-2014 (Freshman)
Haffey had an impressive freshman season scoring NCAA Zone Qualifying marks in both the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard events. At the Incarnate Word dual meet, Haffey scored his season high 328.20 in the 1-meter and 342.98 in the 3-meter. Haffey also gained experience competing at the Air Force Academy Diving Invitational and at the SEC Championships.

High School/Club:
2013 graduate of The Woodlands College Park High School … was a three-year letter winner … holds school record score of 465 … an All-State first team diver … District and Regional silver medalist and made a 6th place finish at the state meet (2013)… also competed for The Woodlands Diving Academy for nine years… was coached by Kenny Armstrong and Bob Gunter… member of the Junior National Team 2008, 2009, 2013.

Personal:
Colton Haffey is the son of Mike and Denise Haffey of The Woodlands, Texas … born on June 27, 1995 in Tacoma, Washington … has two older siblings: Connor and Mackenzie … intends to major in Telecommunication … been diving competitively since age 12 …says he chose AYM because he wanted to “be a part of a team where we can do great things.”

Best Scores:
1-meter: 328.20
3-meter: 348.10

Close Up
Favorite TV show: How I Met Your Mother
Most played song in my iPod: Scar Tissue, Red Hot Chili Peppers
What I drive: My Bike
Favorite movie: Sandlot
Favorite city to visit: Moultrie, GA
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Lionel Messi
Pre-competition music: Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco
Favorite swimming or diving set: Spring Board
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Howdy
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Jay: Helpful
Coach Wendy: Talented