Dr. F. C. Allen

Director of Physical Education
University of Kmsas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

The University of Denver is exploring possible

candidates for the head coaching position for the academic year
of 1944-45. Mr. Elmer Schaake is among those whom we are con-
sidering as a possibility for this assignment. I would te
grateful if you will give me your frank opinion concerning

Mr. Schaake in regard to the following points:

l.

His probable ability to assume the head coaching
responsibility in football omd basketball, with
the possibility of track am baseball, from the
point of view of qualities of leadership arn
ability to inspire young men to work effectively
together.

General knowledge and skill in relation to the
coaching profession.

Ability to cooperate with other members of the
athletic staff, the faculty, and the administrative
officers.

Personal qualities, such as, habits, attitudes,
personal appearance, ard impressions made on the
community outside of the institution.

Any other suggestion which you think pertinent to
consider in the selection of a person for the
position of head coach of intercollegiate athletics.

Thanking you for your cooperation, I am,

Sincerely yours, |

 

Faculty Athletic Committee