John Leonard

"Being Realistic is usually the first step on the road to Mediocrity." Actor Will Smith

Mr. David Howman WADA: "when the abyss is deep, we ask ourselves why sport is worth protecting, and let the belief lead us" Well said! JL

SCIENCE IS PEER REVIEWED. If its NOT PEER REVIEWED.... IT'S NOT SCIENCE. Words have meaning. Imagine that. JL

The Secret of Life Is To Serve Others. Coaches OWN the secret of Life! JL

Everyday in practice i see children having to re-learn the same lesson DAILY.....KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING. Adults as well. JL

Those who don't know, PREDICT! Those who know, NEVER PREDICT!

"You know how it all fits together when you go through the process of developing ALL the systems" from Coach Bob Bowman

"Congrats to Coach Gregg Troy on the Great new American Record in the 50 free! at SEC's. Go Gators!

Recommended by Coach Bob Bowman: TAKE THE STAIRS. Great Book. What's easy now, makes life hard later. What is hard now, later makes easy.

The Most Important Book i Ever Read: The MAGIC OF THINKING BIG! Available from ASCA. Inspiring and Practical. JL

Carrard is the former head of the IOC. He's the charter member of "the Club". guess what his report will show about FINA? HA!

Having Carrard Consultants doing the FINA Audit is like asking your grandfather to review your 6th grade play! Ludicrous!

Bill Sweetenham - "A drill done 99% correctly is WRONG. Know what the drill does and INSIST on perfect performance."

Fantastic Book relating to coaching/swimming/SUCCESS! Recommended by the great Bob Bowman "TAKE THE STAIRS!" don't miss it.

Congrats and Thanks to Bob Steele! ("retiring" after 55 years of coaching and inspiration...) Bob, you are among the greatest! JL

A Great Read "Take the Stairs"....applies to swimming practice every single day!

1962 - Forbes Carlile - "Speed Through Endurance". 2015 - Bob Bowman - the "bible" on capacity training. 55 years of productive experience

Kim Seaman 10 and under coach salute in ASCA newsletter.

coming soon...ASCA Fellow Kim Seaman explores and salutes America's top ten and under coaches...who produced National Junior Team Members.

GREAT ARTICLE IN SUNDAY NY TIMES SPORTS ON RETIREMENT OF RYAN HALL, AMERICA'S FASTEST MARATHONER AND HIS "FAILURE LEDS TO SUCCESS" MODUS