Play Ball - Learn From a Coach

Play Ball - Learn From a CoachClaremont parents are ready to cheer on their school's new high school sports team, The Claremont Wildcats. For Claremont's first year of basketball, kids will receive a full season of mentoring from Coach John Leonard, as well as a full summer of instruction from an experienced coach and father of the team.Claremont is one of three schools in the Claremont Valley (Southern California) to offer basketball scholarships. Coach Leonard's 13-year tenure at Claremont, where he has coached his entire career, is one that makes him well suited to the task of guiding his student-athletes through the spring and summer of their high school career.Coach Leonard begins his tenure as the head basketball coach at Claremont at the conclusion of the second year of basketball activities. In this role, he will oversee the season and teach the team's players all the strategies they will need to achieve success.Coach Leonard is one of the most well-respected coaches in the V alley and a leader among the coaches. He has been involved in a variety of sports such as tennis, golf, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and squash. Coach Leonard's involvement with a variety of sports can be seen in his involvement with the Claremont High School Soccer team.Coach Leonard offers tutoring to his students so that he can help them develop into successful basketball players. He has seen many talented players who didn't make it past the freshman year because of lack of motivation. Coach Leonard believes that only with the proper guidance and coaching, can you make it to the next level.Coach Leonard is excited about starting his first season as a coach at Claremont High School. He welcomes the opportunity to educate and mentor his student-athletes.Coach Leonard believes that this coaching position at Claremont is something he is very well suited for. As a parent, I am thrilled to see this new school become part of the Claremont family and Coach Leonard's first year as a teac her will be a fun one!