Bryan's reading of basketball literature, his participation in clinics, and his study of the game were all relevant forces in his success. Bryan attributed sound preparation for games and practices, organization, and, above all, talent as keys to his success with the Howland-based girls. The communities of Howland, West Enfield, and other district towns were all very supportive to Artes. It is a good rural atmosphere for school athletics. Discipline and motivation were other elements in the formula.
Motivation is a key ingredient to success.
You must get the most out of your players and the talent they have. Artes's most difficult moment came in a 30-29 loss to John Bapst in the quarterfinals. The Howland girls had finished third in the regular sedason and Bapst sixth. I have been fortunate to have had many good players over the years. Upon graduating from U.M.P.I. in 1971, he found a math position with coaching in Howland.