Hall of Fame
Leonard was a four-year standout at guard and linebacker for the Ram football team from 1957-60. A two-time WVIAC All-Conference honoree, Leonard was named a team captain in 1960. Also a three-year standout on the baseball diamond for the Rams, Leonard was chosen as co-captain his senior year. He waas named Shepherd's Outstanding Athlete in 1961. Despite drawing intrested from professional teams in both sports, Leonard embarked on upon a successful 40-year career as a teacher, coach and administrator at Loudoun Valley (VA) High School. He posted a 130-32 (.802) record as head coach of the Viking baseball team from 1969-72. His teams won four district titles and one regional title. His 1972 squad captured the first state championship for any high school in Loudoun County in any sport. He also served as head football coach from 1962-71. Leonard was named Group AA Athletic Director of the Year in 1996 by the Virginia Athletic Administrators Association. The school's stadium was named Leonard Stadium in his honor in 2001.
