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John deBarbadillo
Developing YMCA swimming in York, Pennsylvania.
Olympic pupil · Masters swimming
- Born
- 1909
- Birthplace
- Unknown
- Died
- 23 November 2000
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John deBarbadillo
John deBarbadillo was an American swimming coach who combined competitive training with extensive learn-to-swim programmes.
Early life
Local beginnings
Learned to swim in Codorus Creek and participated in YMCA gymnastics.
Career
- 1929
York YMCA
Became an assistant physical director.
- 1940
Physical director
Led the YMCA programme.
- 1974
Club coaching
Moved on to coach at the Outdoor Country Club.
Achievements
Olympic pupil
Coached breaststroke bronze medallist Bob Sohl.
Masters swimming
Directed the first YMCA Masters national championship.
Beyond swimming
Community teaching
Developed programmes that taught swimming skills to many local children.
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