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John Leih

  • Title
    Assistant Athletic Trainer • WBB, XC/TF, MTEN
  • Email
    jleih@sandiego.edu
  • Phone
    (619) 260-2308
John Leih joined the University of San Diego Athletic Department in August of 2022 in the Athletic Training section, currently serving as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. He oversees men’s and women’s cross country, women’s track, women’s basketball and men’s tennis. In his role, Leih ensures care and prevention for any athletic injuries. 

Prior to coming to USD, Leih previously served as the head athletic trainer at nearby San Diego Christian College for five years. During his time at SDCC, he ran everything from strength and conditioning, the formulation of COVID-19 protocols and testing for the athletes, while taking care of any injuries. He also did game coverage and traveled occasionally with the basketball teams. 

He enjoyed the small, tight-knit community at San Diego Christian College and the family environment that it fosters, which is one of the main reasons he really enjoys working at USD, creating the same type of environment. 

Outside of USD, Leih is an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying everything such as hiking, camping, fishing and any other activity that gets him out. 

He has been married to wife for 10 years and has two little children with a dog that keep him and his wife very busy.