John Leonard, Part II

 

We discussed doping in our sport on Episode LIX, a.k.a. John Leonard, Part II.

 

Listen here

00:01 – Disclaimer

01:06 – How to be a Great Swim Parent

02:30 – Part II Preview

02:58 – PED’s Panel

04:59 – How to “game” the system

08:04 – David Howman

09:00 – Phony testing schemes

10:10 – Performance anomalies

11:33 – Microdosing

13:26 – Systematic failure

14:01 – Losing faith in WADA

15:06 – Athletics Integrity Unit

17:48 – Dr. Lothar Kipke

20:48 – Government-sponsored programs

22:06 – ’96 Atlanta Games

25:51 – From FINA to World Aquatics

28:15 – USADA

30:37 – FINA buying votes

33:15 – What hasn’t changed?

35:24 – Coaching age groupers

38:09 – Mount Rushmore of swim coaching

44:17 – Wrapping it up

 

Quote of the Day

 

My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no

meaning, and yet I'm happy.  I can't figure

it out.  What am I doing right?

Charles Monroe Schulz

 

Quote of the Day

 

There are no friends at cards or world politics.

via Wikiquote

Finley Peter Dunne

 

Quote of the Day

 

Two paradoxes are better than one;

they may even suggest a solution.

Edward Teller

Quote of the Day

 

Barbarians always think of themselves

as the bringers of civilization.

Pierre Henri Marie Schaeffer

 

Mr. ASCA, John Leonard

 

We had a very interesting and wide-ranging chat w/John Leonard on Swim Talk A2B.

 

Listen to Episode LVIII, a.k.a. John Leonard, Part I here

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

 

Quote of the Day

 

Less is only more when more is no good.

Frank Lloyd Wright

 

Quote of the Day

 

Our sweetest songs are those

that tell of saddest thought.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Quote of the Day

 

As you enter positions of trust and power,

dream a little before you think.

Chloe Anthony Wofford, a.k.a. Toni Morrison

 

Kyle Bedalov on A2B

Highly decorated Wisconsin swim coach Kyle Bedalov was our latest victim guest.

 

Listen to Swim Talk A2B Episode LVII here

00:00:01 – Disclaimer & banter

00:02:40 – How to be a Great Swim Parent

00:04:01 – Introducing Kyle Bedalov

00:05:01 – Kicking off a new season

00:07:06 – Swimming south of the border

00:08:17 – WISCA site

00:11:58 – Wisconsin high school poll

00:14:24 – Just when I thought I was out…

00:18:03 – Competing through Covid-19

00:21:50 – Private schools into WIA

00:23:07 – Coaching your own

00:29:10 – Swimming at the next level

00:35:11 – Swim lesson PSA

00:36:40 – Social Media

00:42:55 – A day in the life…

00:45:35 – More social media

00:48:17 – The Question Behind the Question

00:51:35 – One Shot Wednesday

00:53:15 – Chop Wood Carry Water

00:54:32 – Future of NISCA leadership

00:59:19 – NISCA convention plans

01:00:36 – Archive, records, & A-A fixes

01:02:37 – NISCA podcast w/Rowdy

01:04:05 – Virtual awards banquet

01:06:16 – A2B guest roster

01:07:33 – Wrapping it up