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Boys’ basketball: Kansas coach can no longer hypnotize players

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 

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Even though his team had started the season with a 7-6 record, a Kansas boys’ basketball coach decided he’d have to employ some more unorthodox coaching methods to take his team to the next level.

So, he decided to hypnotize his players.

Once word of his coaching tactic reached the ears of the local school board they told him he’d have to stop because it was ‘not appropriate’ and gave ‘kids a mixed message.’ I’m not so sure if I agree with their assessment, but you be the judge -- read the story and post your thoughts on the comment board below.

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-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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