Larry Anderson headshot

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson headshot
Faculty/Coach

Larry Anderson has been with MIT since 1995 after graduating from and coaching at Rust College, where he majored in Health, Physical Education & Recreation. In addition to teaching he is also the Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team and serves as Housemaster of Tang Hall. Anderson thrives off interacting with MIT students, teaching a novel skill, seeing students improve and achieve proficiency to participate in an activity for a lifetime. He thoroughly believes in giving more than receiving and enjoys volunteering. Anderson likes to travel home to Macon, Mississippi to visit friends and family.

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Fun Facts

Favorite Music

Jazz- who doesn't love John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Charlie "Bird" Parker?

Interesting basketball fact

Larry is MIT's 18th head basketball coach is it's programs 118 year history

Favorite Part of Teaching at MIT

There's nothing equal to sharing your passion through teaching a student who didn't believe they could learn a new skill and watching them progress.

Favorite Book

All I Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten

See Larry in Action

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