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Big Island Sports Hall of Fame: Coaching tree yields jewel in Leonard

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Editorial Note: This is the second in a series of four profiles on the Big Island Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015.

A holy trinity of volleyball coaching legends — Tony Crabb, Chris McLachlin and the late Richard “Longy” Okamoto — influenced Chris Leonard, who carries on the lessons of each and passes those core values to his players.

Crabb and McLachlin were Punahou coaches back in the day and known for their strict adherence for high expectations, commitment and discipline.