Max Showalter, former D1 athlete for Purdue University and current High Performance Squad member will serve as Council Co-Chair. “It’d be in the middle of the day, and Max would come down having raided my mother’s jewelry collection,” said Reed Showalter, Max’s older brother. Max Showalter … He qualified for NCAA championships in platform and 3-meter, finishing 15th and 20th, respectively, and he was the fourth best freshman in both events. Find out how freshman diver Max Showalter is prepping for his first championship season. At Max’s first major diving meet in July 2011, he met Kyle Goodwin, a diver his age from Denver that now competes for University of Missouri. He is still one of my best friends.”. Showalter’s sexuality was never a secret when he arrived in Durham. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. Becoming a makeup artist intrigued him, and he wanted to start practicing on himself. One time when Showalter wore fake nails in the past year, it prompted a question from his mom, “Are you transgender?”, “By no means am I transgender,” Showalter said. It was “meeting drag queens, without a doubt.”. 04 1M Diving Men. Favorite Coach: Adam Soldati Max Showalter is on Facebook. Showalter turned 16 in April 2013, and his diving success continued that summer as he moved to the 16-18 year old age group. Would Like to Have Dinner With: Tyra Banks Never talk to me.”. He’d spent hours during the season watching YouTube videos to learn how to apply makeup. “I would come home from work, and very specifically on many, many occasions, Max had on this silver sequin dress of mine and my silver heels and panty hose,” Jill Showalter said. “I was never uncomfortable with the disregard for gender norms,” Reed Showalter said. Other Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Guitar. “I’m a thousand percent going to be on RuPaul’s Drag Race,” said Showalter, who plans to enter Purdue’s semi-annual drag show this spring. USA Diving 2020 Championship Events Postponed . Purdue has had at least one men’s diver earn All-America honors at the NCAA Championships in 11 of the last 12 years. As melhores séries. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Showalter lost his desire to stand out. The 5-foot-9, 155-pound Showalter needed three hours to get ready — makeup, wig, heels, fake boobs, and hip pads. Gay rower, now at University of Alabama, watched ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and came out to parents next day. Goodwin, who had dived for five years by that point, knew most of the competitors, but Showalter knew no one and tried to change that. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. USA Diving has announced the 91 athletes who have qualified to be part of the 2020 USA Diving High Performance Squad. Jill Showalter owned a silver sequin cocktail dress. Max Showalter, Actor: Sixteen Candles. It marked the first step in what Showalter hopes is continued public visibility as an LGBT athlete. If Max got in trouble, it was because he didn’t receive permission first, and it had nothing to do with a grade school boy trying to look like Zsa Zsa Gabor on a Tuesday afternoon. Favorite Author: J.K. Rowling Diving Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. He also has the Instagram account @AllEyesOnMax devoted to his makeup work. It was one of the best decisions he ever made. Showalter said one of the best responses came from Purdue men’s swimming and diving head coach Dan Ross, who told him, “Thank you for posting that video and having the courage to do that.”. December 24, 2016. But still when Max reached middle school, he succumbed to pressure and had a girlfriend, even though he told his mom that he’s gay in second, fourth and sixth grade — quickly taking it back the first two times. Favorite Big City: San Francisco Since Max Showalter was a boy, he has had a goal of competing in the Olympic Trials. Their personalities clicked, so it wasn’t hard to form a connection. Favorite Purdue Building: Boilermaker Aquatic Center He’s found it much more enjoyable to wear eyeliner and heels than shield who he is from the world. When Showalter finished his freshman college diving season, he went on a shopping spree, and for the first time, he bought makeup. I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m out. “That’s when he started openly being to anyone and everyone, ‘I am gay, who cares.’”. ‘Find The Joy’: Gay college basketball coach’s amazing year after coming out. I found that guy that makes me feel super special and is proud of me no matter what I do.”, Max Showalter can be reached through social media on Twitter @MaxShowalter, Instagram @MaxShowalter, and Facebook. Showalter is an energetic activist in the LGBTQIA+ community. I have absolutely no shame that I wear makeup.”. Unique Travel Locale: Saint Lucia Max Showalter: Purdue: 312.80 8 ... 10M Diving Women. “It was really cool, people were cheering my name,” Showalter said. He initially recorded 46 minutes, but he trimmed it to 9 minutes, 6 seconds that he published Sept. 14, 2015. Talking about drag had become a popular topic for Showalter and Esposto. Beyond being gay, Showalter never fit gender expectations. California Diving Academy, Walnut Creek, ... Max will be coaching and diving with CDA this Saturday, 16jan on his way to the Olympic trials in ... Big week for Purdue Men's Swimming & Diving as they host Big Ten Championships. Though the breakup that August hurt, it allowed Showalter to dissolve the distinct differences in his behavior. 16tl050 2016 USA Diving Winter Nationals Championships - On Demand Video Archive. In this podcast, Max will discuss their journey to becoming an elite diver as well as highlight how their own personal stories has shaped them. 06 10M Diving Men. “He’s … skipping through the house with pearl necklaces and hoop rings as bracelets.”. Diver He'd Like to Compete Against: Chen Aisen “He realized that not everywhere is like a private Catholic high school. Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing The relationship ended when the boyfriend left for college, but it did not end amicably. “He was the only one in North Carolina I could talk to about any gay issue that I had. “Max knew he was never going to hide who he truly was after experiencing a secret relationship with this guy,” said Shea Smith, one of Showalter’s best friends since high school. Family also includes older brother Reed Showalter enjoyed a strong freshman year at Purdue. Magazine He Subscribes To: People But other times, particularly at Catholic school, he masked that character. Max instantly enjoyed the sport, and he found an outlet to express himself. Placed 15th on platform at the NCAA Championships to earn Honorable Mention All-America accolades, accounting for two team points The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Max, an all-state diver at Fenwick, had only told his mom and three close friends that he identified as gay himself. He realized that it’s OK to be himself ... and not give a shit about what anyone thinks.”. COM Diver Profile Name: Max Showalter City/State: SAN FRANCISCO CA Country: United States Gender: M Age: 23 FINA Age: 23 High School Graduation: 2015 DiveMeets #: 30380 Diving: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): A couple weeks later at the Youth Olympic Games Qualifier, Jordan Windle, one of Esposto’s divers, gave an impressive performance taking third place on 3-meter springboard and platform, despite Windle being about two years younger than Showalter and primarily focusing on platform diving previously. Durant, who’s publicly supported LGBTQ issues, pelted actor Michael Rapaport with homophobic insults on Twitter. teamusa.org As we monitor the changes of this global pandemic and assess the lifting of restrictions across the country, our main focus continues to be prioritizing the health and safety of our members. Favorite Marquee Event: The Olympics Search Submit. The boyfriend was not out as gay. After his teammates saw the video, they were all supportive. “He shows all his friends — look at how good my boyfriend is at makeup, look at him in drag on Halloween. But the best part of the parade came afterward, Showalter said. Favorite Thing About the Boilermaker Aquatic Center: The Diving Well Max’s dad, Brent Showalter, said half of his and Jill’s wedding party was gay. Midway through the school year here at Fenwick, Junior Max Showalter had some very surprising news as first semester finals approached. A week before the trials, Indianapolis’ Pride festival took place. Esposto coaches the Duke University men’s and women’s divers in addition to the young club divers. Showalter also gave up gymnastics, which he’d done for seven years, for team sports in middle school. A few moments later, the football player walked by, grabbed Showalter’s rear end, and kept walking, probably disappointed to learn it wasn’t real. Almost daily, Johnson produced videos for his YouTube channel. Look at me, I have all this confidence.’”. When he began diving … Favorite Month: December “He’s not only Max with our family and his closest friends, but he’s comfortable being Max with everyone, which I think is pretty cool.”. Even when I was little and I put on that silver cocktail dress or painted my nails, it wasn’t so much, ‘I want to be a girl.’ It was, ‘This is fun, and it looks cool.’”. Another Sport He Enjoys: Gymnastics Showalter, who is 19, said he now wants to pursue a career doing other people’s makeup — he is already scheduled for two weddings this spring. “When you’re a kid, I don’t think you have those same things hammered in, at least our family didn’t.”. “He grew as a person,” Esposto said. I do stuff like that. Showalter expected Esposto to influence and improve his diving, but he didn’t foresee the overall influence Esposto would have on his life. Max Showalter never personally knew anyone else gay in diving until he met diving coach Nunzio Esposto. Born in Kansas, Max Showalter picked up the "acting bug" as a toddler when mother used to take him to the local theater where she played the piano for silent movies. “He loved that [dress], oh my god.”. For me, I came out late in my life. He also wants to become a regular drag performer. “He became more focused in not only the diver that he wanted to be but where he wanted to go in life.”. … Most gay men, if they do makeup, they’re not going to post it or they don’t have the stress of representing a university or being an elite athlete. Born in Kansas, Max Showalter picked up the "acting bug" as a toddler when mother used to take him to the local theater where she played the piano for silent movies. Favorite Social Media Platform: Instagram Nov. 17, 2016 Live Scores / Full List of DiversMEET INFORMATION Purdue Men's and Women's Divers at House of Champions InvitationalFriday to Sunday, Nov. 18 to 20 Only Showalter accepted the offer, so he rode solo in a red BMW convertible with signs on the sides that said “Olympic Hopeful Max Showalter.”. He finished 14th in individual platform diving and third in synchronized platform diving. Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Harry Potter When he joined the Fenwick boys swimming and diving team as a freshman, Showalter didn’t show his personality initially. All this was a mistake. “He ended up being like my second dad,” Showalter said. Kevin Durant’s nasty anti-gay insults are inexcusable for any supposed LGBTQ ally. “The second he showed up to the team, he was his authentic self,” said Connor Callahan, a diver on the Duke club team and currently a freshman diver for Cal Berkeley. “I don’t know what came over me. Your Unique Skill or Hidden Talent: Make up Artist Later, Max grabbed jewelry and makeup, too. Favorite Actor & Actress: Will Farrell & Sandra Bullock He’s even teamed up with his good friend and Purdue teammate Max Showalter for synchronized diving. His first day with Esposto’s club team, Showalter told his club teammates that he is gay. Though RuPaul’s Drag Race started in 2009, Showalter never saw an episode until Esposto brought it up to him, and it became Showalter’s favorite show. Showalter’s diving success continued in June at the 2016 U.S. Despite multiple jobs, he tried to make time for Showalter, who didn’t have his family in North Carolina. “He was really outgoing,” Goodwin said. https://www.outsports.com/.../18/13977290/gay-diver-purdue-max-showalter In His MP3 Player: Marshmellow Their first introduction occurred at a diving meet in early December 2013. Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Blackhawks 394 Likes, 19 Comments - Max Showalter (@maxshowalter) on Instagram: “Since I started diving 6 years ago, making Olympic trials has always been a dream of mine. On Aug. 21, 2013, the boyfriend sent Showalter a text message aimed to end the relationship and do more damage. Showalter wanted to create his own channel, and with Johnson’s help, Showalter launched it that July. Showalter became so comfortable with his Duke teammates that for Halloween 2014 he came to practice dressed as a Greek goddess, a modest outfit he got at a costume store. The dress’ sparkle drew the attention of her 5-year-old son, Max, when he saw it in her closet, so he tried it on. “I wasn’t super comfortable with myself, so I was more focused on blending in,” said Showalter, who in middle school was frequently called a fag, homo, and queer. Following the conversation, Showalter convinced his parents to let him move from suburban Chicago to Durham, North Carolina, to train with Esposto and finish high school by taking online courses. Purdue diver Steele Johnson, who earned a silver medal at the Rio Olympics, won two NCAA titles a couple months before Showalter arrived in West Lafayette, Ind. “He was a pretty shy kid,” said Justin White, a swimmer at Fenwick two years older than Showalter and currently a senior on the Lehigh University swimming team. He started telling people he’s gay and even challenging his Catholic high school’s anti-LGBT teachers. Jordan Windle and Ryan Hawkins of Ft. Lauderdale Diving Team finished second with 723.93 as Benjamin Bramley and Max Flory took bronze with 716.28. We are optimistically planning for our return to the pool and ultimately, competition. That boyfriend taught him conforming to other people doesn’t make him happy or them happy. Search Search Search. It said: “You’re a fag. Favorite Dessert: Sour Watermelon Candies “I have the best boyfriend in the world,” Showalter said. “We would talk about RuPaul all the time,” Showalter said. Showalter called MacDonald “the best thing that could ever happen to me.”. Help us build our profile of Max Showalter! “It’s like playing a character that is just so fun. Crickets. He can be reached by email at [email protected], This Purdue diver doesn’t shy away from wearing makeup and dressing in drag, NBA, Nets, coaches and players have all botched the response to Kevin Durant’s anti-gay comments. USA Diving invited trials participants to ride in the Indy Pride parade. Their friendship turned into a relationship near the end of Max’s sophomore year at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. I am so…” It also set him free of any obligation to hide his sexuality. But … the fact we’re both gay, I think had something to do with [relating to one another],” said Esposto, who is 47 and started coming out at 35. 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