John W. Stevens, Swimming Instructor, First Regiment Pool, Philadelphia.
“As an expert authority on swimming, James H. Sterrett classes among the foremost in the country, and I attribute my success in the swimming world, both as a swimmer and a teacher, to him—being a pupil of his when a boy, and a close follower of his methods as a teacher. He is a never tiring worker in his endeavor to further the interest in swimming and his advice and criticism is always in demand.”
F. Vance Veith, Swimming Coach, Los Angeles A.C., California.
“In my early days of competition, Mr. Sterrett showed me a lot about advanced swimming. I remember once how, in the Central Y.M.C.A. of Philadelphia, before I became a professional swimming teacher, Jim held himself up by the arms on the iron fence at the side of the bath, and demonstrated the crawl kick for me, and then while in the water, gave me some pointers which improved my speed over the 100 yards 10 seconds in two weeks’ practice. I use his methods now in teaching, and owe much of my success to his precepts and examples.”
Thomas G. Whitaker, Coach, Missouri A.C., St. Louis, Mo.
“Mr. James H. Sterrett can truly be called the Nestor of American swimming. Many times when the pastime took a slump, his unselfish and disinterested efforts were largely responsible for its rehabilitation, and only those who have known the man and come into personal contact with him, know what he has done for the sport, and what it owes him in this country. His kindly manner and encouraging advice has helped many youngsters to achieve their ambition in the swimming world.”