From 1985 to 2020, "ASCA" and "John Leonard" were unmistakably linked. As Executive Director of the American Swimming Coaches Association for 35 years, Coach Leonard has been inextricably involved with American swimming at almost every level from LTS (Learn-to-Swim) to the US National Team, from local organization to battling athletic doping on an international scale. You ought to really enjoy this first of a two-part conversation with "Mr. ASCA."
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Timeline for this episode, courtesy of Button:
00:01 – Disclaimer & banter
01:52 – ASCA mentoring
03:41 – Previewing Parts I & II
04:42 – Introducing John Leonard
05:06 – Syracuse Chargers: Zero to Powerhouse
08:15 – Favorites
09:28 – ASCA Executive Director
11:35 – SwimAmerica
15:35 – Coach-owned clubs
17:08 – Coach certification & Walt Schlueter
22:10 – The Suit Wars
25:49 – Organization growth
30:00 – …but wait! There’s more!
30:26 – More ASCA mentoring & membership
Music Credits:
"Private Eye" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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