Coach Speak: Harrisburg Basketball

<p>PHD caught up with Harrisburg Head Coach Scott Langerock to talk about his Harrisburg Tiger program as they head into the winter with several experienced players. We discussed the state of the program, the returning talent, and what it&#39;s like to be Tiger coach on game night.</p><h2>Coach Langerock on: The New Year</h2><p>"Our biggest area of improvement is overall size and depth in the program.  Last year we played almost everyone out of position because of the lack of post players in the program.  This year we get both senior bigs back from injury, which will allow us to play some of our length on the wings and perimeter.  Depth in the upper two classes will also make a big difference in practice expectations."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Game Night</h2><p>"I love the excitement of pre game and watching players make plays. The experiences we get to watch from the bench are very rewarding.  I also love the fact that there is no other feeling like being part of a team.  A team committed to one another and experiences the ups and down together.  That brings us all back."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Team Goals</h2><div>"Our goal this year is to be much improved and earn the respect of the other AA schools in our ESD conference and our district play at the end of the season.  Our goals revolve around holding each other accountable and playing well at the end of the season.  We need to learn how to win games down the stretch by staying focused on the task and believing we can win."</div> <h2>Coach Langerock on: The Summer of Work</h2><p>"We are excited to see how the off season work these guys all put in will pay off.  I am very pleased with their efforts all summer and this fall. These guys want to build a winning tradition our school and community can be proud of."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Connor Erickson</h2><p>"Connor Erickson is an athletic 6-foot-4 senior wing that can finish at the rim.  Has the ability to be a terrific defender with his length.   Need him to rebound."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Wil Johnson</h2><p>"Wil, a junior point guard at 5-foot-10, sees the floor very well and has terrific range.  Great feel for the game and anticipates very well.  Needs to become a perimeter defender and get through screens.  Good rebounding guard."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Justis Clayton</h2><p>"A 6-foot-4 athletic wing much like Erickson.  The junior is very good in the open floor and can knock down a pull up jumper.  Should be wing defender and solid rebounder.  Needs to be consistent from the 3."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Kain Kittleson</h2><p>"A senior who brings toughness, energy and someone who does the little things.  Does a good job getting and finishing at the rim.  Will make the open 3.  Develop solid choices with the ball."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Jacob Headlee</h2><p>"A 6-foot-4 senior post player with terrific feet and hands.  Good touch from 15ft and will be a big factor in our post defense and rebounding plan."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Ethan Roth</h2><p>"Ethan is a post player with range out to the 3 point line.  Brings toughness and a big body to help us with post defense and rebounding."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Matt Pohlmann</h2><p>"A senior utility player that is smart enough to play any position on the floor.  Can make the scoring moves and handles the ball well."</p> <h2>Coach Langerock on: Tyler Wessles</h2><p>"Tyler is tough junior that likes to be around the ball.  Will do a terrific job of wanting to do anything needed to be on the floor.  Terrific communicator."</p>