Mr. Anderson began his involvement with LaSalle HS in 1969. He taught history, alongside coaching football, wrestling, baseball, track and golf, while serving as Athletic Director from 1975 to 1987. While assuming the position as head wrestling coach, his LaSalle teams brought home three state championships. He coached a third place finish in golf at state in 1975 and the state high jumper during his tenure as track coach from 1969 to 1971. In addition to academic and administrative duties, he served on the administrative counsel from 1978 to 1987 and was a sponsor to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was named Metro Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1984 and coached two state championship football teams as assistant coach in 1982 and 1983. Larry received a BA in education from Northeast Missouri State University in 1969; he received his MA in education administration in 1981.