December 19, 1945

Mr, Paul B. Gross.
Athletic Director

Fort Hayes Teachers College
Haves, Kansas

Dear Paul: | :

Coach Chalmer Woodard of the Lawrence Memorial igh School
phoned me yesterday stating that you desired me to write to you concern~

ing his capability as a football coach. I an very happy to testify to
Coach Woodard's high efficiency as a teacher of young men, both on and off
the athletic field, Not only is he an excellent class room instructor, but
he is a fine gentleman who leads his boys by the power of his personality
and the service that he renders them. ile is not the mere accidental type.
iis coaching suecess is founded on experience and knowledge. In my opinion,
he 1s undoubtedly the bdst hich school coach in this state and I would reach
out into several other states without fear of contradiction.

ee He took a course last summer under me; namely, Theory and
Practice of Athletic Training. I found hin highly intelligent, deep
interested, and at all times searching for things that would improve the
welfare of his boys, aes 7

| T five seen his teams on the football field and have offioci«
_ ated @ number of his gawes. They are not only excellently coached in the
fundamentals and rudiments of the geme, but they are gentlemen, both on
and off the field. He has sterling character, is a man of family and a

| Splendid citizen of his commmity. The school that obtains his servicos
will indeed be fortunate, ife develops winners, And he will sontinue to
do so irrespective of what type of competition he indulges in because of
his indefatigable energy, his fine personality and his sincere interest.

I am glad to recommend him without reservation or evasion.

Sincerely,

Direotor of Physical Education,
PCA :HF hie ee Varsity Basketball Coacli.