John L. Simon

John L. Simon, better known as Jack Simon, is an American national swimming coach and former president of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA). Now semi-retired, Simon is coaching swimming in Malaysia.

Swimmers coached by Simon

 * Joe Hudepohl, U.S. Olympian
 * Paul Hartloff, U.S. Olympian
 * David Berkoff, U.S. 1988, 1992 Olympic gold medalist and 100-meter backstroke World Record Holder
 * Bruce Stahl, World Record Holder
 * Anne Tweedy, American Record Holder, National Champion
 * Patty Gavin, American Record Holder, National Champion
 * Libby Kinkead, U.S. Olympian, National Champion
 * Lauren Costella, National Champion
 * Blaise Mathews, Junior National Champion
 * Chris Craft, Junior National Champion
 * Justin Barber, Junior National Champion

US Teams Coached by Simon


 * Santa Barbara Swim Club
 * Cincnnati Marlins
 * Foxcatcher
 * Carson Tiger Sharks

Simon led two teams (West Chester and Cincinnati Marlins) to top-three finishes at U.S nationals while accumulating numerous other national championships at West Chester and Foxcatcher and age group levels.