Over a period of 24 years, the "Grads" have won 482 games
and lost but 20 (official contests); included in our losses are
six against men's teams. I therefore feel that there can't be
much wrong with the methods I have been using, but I am sorry
to say that I can detect among my players a feeling that I am
terribly old-fashioned in my plays. Naturally, unless one's
players are "sold" 100% on the coach's ability, there is sure
to be a falling off in efficiency.

For many years--in fact, ever since it was my good for-
tune to meet you--1 have spoken of your remarkable work as
something to be admired, and the thought occurred to me that
it would help to restore any confidence which has been lost
if I knew that your team, for instance, specialized on the
fast-breaking attack, and a man-to-man defense. Perhaps you
don't--in which case I shall be glad to know that, too.

In the current issue of the Athletic Journal, I checked
through the account of every state tournament, and it is safe
to say that the vast majority of teams reported upon are using
the style of play which I am teaching here. For instance, in
the report of the South Carolina tournament (page 9), I note
this comment: “Our offense was fast, short-passing and quick
breaks. I believe this style of play makes a better game, and
certainly a more interesting one." Those are my ideas exactly.

We are having our annual meeting on Thursday, June 15, and
if you can find time to drop me a line before that time I shall
be most grateful.

sincerely