John Leonard of American Swimming Coaches Association wrote a primer (click here) on the technical swimsuit issue that is currently creating a storm in the swimming world, especially among pool swimmers at the 2009 World Swimming Championships.The issue in the open water swimming does not seem as large as in the pool, but this primer can be useful for individuals who may want to know the collective opinion of some of the leading swimming coaches in the world.
The American Swimming Coaches Association's board of directors includes many illustrious swimming coaches including Bill Rose (President), Richard Shoulberg (Vice President), Peter Daland, Jennifer Gibson, Peter Malone, David Marsh, Mark Schubert, Richard Shipherd, Jim Tierney, Bill Wadley, Tim Welsh, George Block and Eddie Reese.
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