D. V. Swartz, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STERLING CITY SCHOOLS

STERLING, KANSAS

February ll, 1944

Coach F. C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear “Phog":

I am enclosing a brief summary of characteristics of my
first six men. If possible, from a paper picture, will
you offer me a few suggestions. And diagram a play or two
you would use if you were to have these boys and knew just
this about them. Also, just what do you do to improve
“hitting the bucket"? I really think in one game it is
lack of confidence, and then in the next it is over-confi-
dencee Quite a contrast, I know, but what is your remedy?

 

We were tied for lst place in the Central Prairie League
after the first round; then to open second round we dropped

a one pointer to the cellar dwellers. Had a ten point lead
in fourth quarter--made only one point in this period; missed
twelve good shots the last four minutes, severel of them
good follow shots, two--three--and four in a row.

This is my 14th season, all the way from Central Arkansas

to here, and I learn, and at least see, something new each
year. But I believe this squad is the toughest problem I've
had. They are good trainers, take coaching well, and e fine
buneh of boys.

I have attended the past four Kansas Coaching Schools, but

you don't get the little things like these sometimes. I ex-
pect you are like the rest of us, very busy, etc., so give me
this honor if at all possible. Tell my cousin, Bob Bock, we're
for him.

 
    

rs very truly,

JWP:RE J. W. Paden, Coach
Sterling High School
Sterling, Kansas