Doc was inducted into the international swimming hall of fame as an honor coach in 1976. As a 16yearold at fenwick high school in the chicago suburbs, he decided his swim team needed to. This book contained the story of a truly legendary coach named doc counsilman who has the best win and loss record of. A legendary coach at indiana university, the head mens olympic coach of the 1976 olympic team and a simultaneous worldclass swimming coach and academic researcher, doc embodied much of what we today accept as.
The book was written in 1968 and the information within those pages is a salient today as it was when it was written. Doc counsilman, 83, coach and innovator in swimming the. Cheltenham high school cross country coach pens book. His lifes work left an indelible mark on the sport.
Doc counsilman, james edward counsilman, american coach born dec. Counsilman, 83, died sunday after a 24year battle with parkinsons disease. The book explained complicated scientific principles in language. Hudson likens his approach to his life and career to the 20mile march concept advocated in jim collins 2011 book great by choice.
Brian was the youngest of four children born to marge and james doc. Councilman coached countless olympic champions such as mark spitz, gary hall junior and janet evans. It may be the best advice the famed indiana university swimming. Doc counsilman will be held in indianapolis in april, after private burial services at clear creek cemetery in bloomington. James counsilman, perhaps the most innovative coach in united states swimming history, died yesterday at a nursing home in bloomington. Counsilman 19202004 died on january 4, 2004 at the age of 83. Counsilman memorial lecture fund american swimming. James edward doc counsilman, and who had no particular interest in politics.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. The following text was included in the program for the induction ceremony of that. In the latter half of the 20th century, the swimming world advanced immensely due to the efforts of indiana university mens swim coach james edward doc counsilman. For the younger members of our profession, james doc counsilman was one of the foundational members of the coaching profession in the latter half of the past century. Six times a doc counsilman, indiana swimmer, has been named world swimmer of the year. Counsilman, including the science of swimming, and complete book of swimming, and more on. The coaches are very excited to bring to you our outofwater programming for this summer season.
By the time he set his record, james edward doc counsilman had been making history as head swim coach at indiana university for more than twenty years. James edward doc counsilman, founder, indiana swim club. The science of swimming, doc counsilmans early life. Counsilman coached the usa swim team at the 1964 and 1976 olympics and was inducted as an honors coach into the international swimming hall of fame in 1976. Counsilman was born december 27, 1920, in birmingham, alabama. Six times a coach doc counsilman, indiana swimmer, has been named world swimmer of the year. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Near fine, prior owner name front pastedown, completely covered by front flap, and small. He is perhaps best known for being the head swimming coach indiana university iu from 1957 to 1990.
At indiana, career closes for coach the new york times. James edward counsilman is the greatest coach, scientist and innovator the sport of swimming has ever known. He served as head coach for the usas swim teams to. With marges help, doc wrote several articles and books on his research findings. From a rebellious college undergraduate, he became. Brian edward counsilman, january 20, 1956 june 28, 2005. James edward doc counsilman was an olympic and halloffame swimming coach from the united states.
In 1979, doc carved yet another spot in the record books, this time for a. Mens olympic swimming team who led the indiana university mens swim team to six consecutive national collegiate athletic association ncaa championships and also authored an influential book based on motion studies that changed competitive swimming techniques. Decorated air medal with cluster, distinguished flying cross indiana swim teams have won 20 consecutive big ten swimming championships, 19611980, 83, 84, 85. At the age of 69, james edward doc counsilman is retiring after 33 years as the indiana university coach. Author tom wolfes book titled you cant go home again may have been recalled by. The concept calls for consistently hitting prescribed targets, day after day, year after year, regardless of the prevailing conditions, setbacks or windfalls, or opportunities to slack off or push harder.
Competitive swimming manual for coaches and swimmers by james e counsilman book 22 editions published between 1977 and 1986 in 6 languages and held by 353 worldcat member libraries worldwide. James edward counsilman, american physical education educator. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Buy the complete book of swimming by counsilman, james e. He served as head coach for the usas swim teams to the 1964 and 1976 olympics. Counsilman is the author of the science of swimming 4. A university professor, doc wrote several books and published hundreds of articles on swimming science.
James edward doc counsilman, perhaps the greatest coachscientistinnovator in the sport of swimming, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5. This book is dedicated to the three halloffame coaches who were my mentors and friends and who provided me with opportunities and experiences in swimming that have uniquely molded my approach to and appreciation of the sport. James edward doc counsilman was indiana universitys head swim coach from 19571990. Used books may not contain supplements such as access codes, cds, etc. Mark schubert is home again at the helm of the mission. Achievements include swimming english channel 1978 becoming oldest channel swimmer. Every item ships the same or next business day with tracking number emailed. A memorial service for former indiana university swimming coach james e. Coach james doc counsilman american swimming coaches.
His book, the science of swimming, is the text beside which all other swim books are judged. Counsilman meaning and origin of the name counsilman. James edward doc counsilman december 28, 1920 january 4, 2004 was an olympic and halloffame swimming coach from the united states. Twelfth printing of this classic book on competitive swimming by the legendary coach james doc counsilman. The late professor james edward doc counsilman phd mr. In living life, james led by example and always knew that in dealing with others, you could not always go by the book, but by the heart. James edward counsilman december 28, 1920 january 4. He is perhaps best known for being the head swimming coach indiana university from 1957 to 1990. In 2007, tom came upon an excellent book entitled beyond winningthe timeless wisdom of great philosopher coaches by gary m. Doc counsilman on the scientific method doc counsilman had an excellent training in the scientific method.
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