My name is Joline Esparza. I started JL in the early eighties while training and competing for the National Rowing Team. It was my great honor to represent the US, and now that it is many years past I proudly display my Silver Medal from the Open Women's Eight, Lucerne, '82. I designed and made trou and tights that worked for me, my rowing companions, and my husband, a track and field athlete. In the years since then, Ken and I have developed JL Design Enterprises, Inc., a full-service sports apparel company specializing in customized uniforms for training and racing.

As a company we are committed to value and service. As a family we stand behind the integrity of our company. What this means to you is that we understand the importance of creating and maintaining team relationships. Ask any of the teams we work with. Ask about our communication, deliveries, and service. And ask about our products. You could talk to rowing and kayak coaches from the world level to club level. Talk to athletes from Olympic windsailing and canoe. Talk to cyclists, skiers, and track athletes. Ask them about JL products for training, lifting, running, and racing.

Go to our Secret Testing Lab, where we put all of our best designs and fabrics to the test, or check out the newest in JL Transportation. When not in the workshop or at rowing events, we chase our ever surprising offspring--to track and field events, and soccer. We enjoy what we do at JL, and I think it shows. Look for the JL tent at local events. Call us any time to ask questions or to locate a regional representative. We look forward to working with you and your athletes.

JL has been part of my life since 1981, when I sewed one pair of tights or trou at a time on my portable home sewing machine. One year I actually dragged that machine around with me all summer while at camp and racing. It's a miracle I didn't leave it (on purpose) in some airport.

Joline Esparza