LESLIE MANN

SCHOOL OF ATHLETIC
COACHING

The scientific coaching of competi-
tive sports retains its popularity and im-
portance. [he program offered at
Springfield is exceptionally strong.

Perhaps no one has a more enviable
reputation as a basketball coach than
Dr. Forrest C. (Phog) Allen. Always
interested in sports, Dr. Allen after
medical and osteopathic training be-
came coach of all sports at Missouri
State Teachers College in Warrens-
burg in 1912. After seven years there
he went in 1919 as athletic director of
the University of Kansas, which position
he still holds. During his supervision
his teams have always been conspicuous
for their clean skilled performance. Dr.
Allen’s teaching methods are admirable.
Last summer’s students are anticipating
another opportunity of studying under
him because they felt he gave so much
material that they could not possibly
absorb it in one season.

His course in athletic injuries has
also proved an exceptional attraction
and many students have expressed their
intention of repeating during 1931.

‘The favorable reports from the
course in football coaching under
“Hunk” Anderson last year have re-
sulted in his reappointment for 1931.
Mr. Anderson has had exceptional suc-
cess in this field. Rockne claims him
as the best line coach in America. After
four years of experience with Rockne,

where he coached the line that paved
the way for the “Four Horsemen”,
Mr. Anderson became head coach of
the University of St. Louis, but was
recalled to Notre Dame in 1929 and
is now regarded as a fixture there. Not
only is he thoroughly informed, but
apparently is willing to open up and
give details in response to questions or
suggestions. He places his vast fund
of information at the disposal of his
students. Last year the favorite pro-
cedure was to have the different coaches
outline plans of attack of various com-
petitors and have Mr. Anderson sug-
gest defensive formations, or frequently
to reverse the situation and have him
give attack formations against a stated
defense.

Baseball coaching will again be in
charge of Les Mann whose sixteen
years with major league teams have
given him an exceptional experience as
a player. He has also been a keen stu-
dent of the game and has specialized in
motion pictures representing the science
and illustrated from noted league play-
ers. His films are probably the best in

 

 

EARL J. THOMSON

existence and will be shown through
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