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Tribute: The History of Aquatics; The legacy. (Advertisement).
Most people in aquatics agree that no single person has had more of an impact on the sport of competitive swimming than James E. Counsilman, Ph.D. Not only has he given innovative ideas, research and application to the development of world champions but he has made discoveries that have influenced the disciplines of fitness, physiology and aerobics for everyone who has undertaken a program to improve and maintain their health.
While many people recognize his accomplishments as a swimming coach, few know about the numerous products that he has invented. Fewer still are aware of the influence he has had in the evolution of swimming pool design. His ideas and concepts have not only improved the performance of athletes at all levels but they have also led to safety innovations that have benefited all users of swimming pools.
In 1970, Doc Counsilman and Joe Hunsaker, a former swimmer coached by Doc, created Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates. The goal was to provide a source of expertise for owners, architects and engineers who plan and design swim facilities, indoor and outdoor. With Counsilman's inspiration and Hunsakers' perseverance, the engineering firm has grown to become a major influence in the creation of aquatic centers, from leisure pools and waterparks to ...
- The swimming professor: the late Doc Counsilman perfected the science of...
- Magazine article from: Pool & Spa News Littlejohn, Janice Rhoshalle January 30, 2004 700+ words
James "Doc" Counsilman accomplished a lot in his long life. In 1979, at the age of 58...Louis. He served primarily as a consultant over the years while Joe Hunsaker, a former champion swimmer he'd coached, developed the firm...
- A living inspiration: 'Doc' Counsilman inspired athletes to achieve greatness,...
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Hunsaker, Joe May 1, 2004 700+ words
When James 'Doc" Counsilman, my coach, mentor and business partner for 25 years, died...facilities, it is natural for me to admire the technical innovations Doc Counsilman introduced to the sport of competitive swimming. Some are taken...
- Remembering Counsilman.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Kiefer, Adolph June 1, 2004 700+ words
James "Doc" Counsilman was always thinking. He studied swim strokes like nobody before...inspiration to the swimmers as well as to the young coaches, Doc Counsilman is at the top of the ladder and king of the hill. I'm fortunate...
- UW men's track: Omole, Badgers are record players.
- Newspaper article from: WI State Journal (Madison, WI) May 11, 2007 700+ words
...which would be the most in conference track history. It also would tie Nuttycombe with Indiana swimming legend James "Doc" Counsilman (1958 to '90) for career titles for a Big Ten coach. The Badgers are seeking to become the first team in league history...
- The Wisconsin State Journal Andy Baggot column: Nuttycombe has set bar highAndy...
- Newspaper article from: WI State Journal (Madison, WI) February 23, 2007 700+ words
...up the discussion to other sports. Two of the winningest coaches in Big Ten history are international icons. The late Doc Counsilman led the Indiana men's swimming team to 23 Big Ten titles from 1957 to '90. Among other things, Counsilman is famous...
- For ex- Olympian, house disaster a blessing in disguise.
- Newspaper article from: Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM) September 2, 2007 700+ words
...Murphy also was part of two NCAA national championship teams at Indiana University from 1972-1976, where he swam under Doc Counsilman. Counsilman, a college coaching legend, won six straight national titles at Indiana from 1968-1973. Murphy says Counsilman...
- Hydro-Tone making splash // Water exercise may be wave of future
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times Len Ziehm October 14, 1988 700+ words
...water for 15-20 minutes than he can with one hour in a weight room. Others who endorse the product include James E. (Doc) Counsilman, Indiana University swimming coach; Laura Flagg-Pitts, a former dancer with the New York City Ballet; Bob Ward, conditioning...
- Swimming legend dies.(Newsroom)(Obituary)
- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Littlejohn, Janice Rhoshalle February 1, 2004 700+ words
James "Doc" Counsilman accomplished a lot in his life, including swimming the English Channel. But what mattered most to Counsilman, 83, who passed...
Source: HighBeam Research, Tribute: The History of Aquatics; The legacy. (Advertisement).