Coaches

Kingsley students support their classmates during Saturday’s Division 6 Final at Ford Field.

Football Title Reflects Kingsley's Current Success, Recalls Loved Ones Passed

Posted: 12/1/2023

From left: St. Clair’s Larry Wawryzniak, Liam Nesbitt and Peyton Ellis, Denny White’s wife Karen White, and Marysville’s Bryce Smith, Carter Saccucci and Caz Carty stand with the first-year traveling trophy celebrating Denny White’s coaching career.

Marysville, St. Clair Join Together to Honor Beloved Coach with Rivalry Trophy

Posted: 10/11/2023

Michigan State Police Lt. Tedric Gibbs, left, serves as an assistant football coach for the Jackson High varsity.

From MSP Post to Postgame: Lieutenants Return to the (Football) Field

Posted: 9/27/2023

Battle Creek St. Philip coach Vicky Groat steps on the court to receive her team's Division 4 championship trophy in 2021, and Midland's Eric Albright (far right) confers with his pitcher during the 2018 Division 1 Semifinals.

2023 Bush Award Honorees Groat, Albright, Show Dedication in Multiple Roles

Posted: 8/3/2023

Brent Gates appears on the USA Baseball collegiate national team in 1989 and makes a pitching change during this spring’s Division 2 Final.

Vast Experience Shapes Retired MLB-er Gates Into 3-Time Finals-Winning Coach

Posted: 8/1/2023

Lindsey Banktson plays at Portland in 2008 and stands for a celebratory photo with Frankfort’s District champion last season. Presley Kreski plays for Wayland in 2014 and coaches Frankfort this summer.

Frankfort Hoops Staff Bolstered by Past Stars Giving Back in Banktson, Kreski

Posted: 7/18/2023

Retired Blissfield baseball coach Larry Tuttle coaches third base during the June. 26 Lenawee County All-Star Game.

Baseball Remains Front of Tuttle's Mind, Close to Retired Coach's Heart

Posted: 6/29/2023

Leland coach Laurie Glass confers with one of her players during the 2019 Division 4 Final at Kellogg Arena.

2023 WISL Award Honoree Glass Continuing to Create Leaders On Court & Off

Posted: 3/2/2023

Westland John Glenn coach Bill Polk holds up a banner honoring his 500th victory.

Westland John Glenn's Polk Passes 500 Coaching Wins, Looks Forward to Future

Posted: 2/21/2023

Hudsonville Unity Christian boys basketball coach Scott Soodsma stands in front of a portion of the school’s trophy case, which he’s helped fill over decades coaching basketball.

Energy, Competition, Moments & More Continue to Spark Unity Coach Soodsma

Posted: 2/15/2023

Father Matt, left, and son Derek Seidl are leading undefeated boys basketball teams this season at Olivet and Napoleon, respectively.

Father & Son Seidl Have Much to Discuss, Notes to Compare From Perfect Starts

Posted: 2/7/2023

NFHS Coaches Association

Kent City's Evers Selected for NFHS National 'Coach of the Year' Honor

Posted: 1/11/2023

Sandusky girls basketball coach Al DeMott stands alongside his current team after they helped him break the MHSAA record for girls basketball victories Friday at Unionville-Sebewaing.

DeMott's Long-Revered Legacy Grows to Include All-Time Wins Record

Posted: 1/11/2023

Trenton wrestling coach Tom Bluhm directs Connor Charping during the 2016 Individual Finals.

Bluhm Continues Building on Trenton Tradition in 5th Decade as Coach

Posted: 12/22/2022

Recently-retired Alpena soccer coach Tim Storch, left, talks things over with one of his players.

Storch Returns to Retirement After Elevating Alpena Teams From Cellar to Contenders

Posted: 12/16/2022

Samantha Koehler, middle, is taking over the Rochester High competitive cheer program this season.

Koehler Gives State Power Rochester Another Championship-Caliber Leader

Posted: 12/8/2022

Wayland softball coach Cheri Ritz, front right, accepts the Division 2 championship trophy in 2015.

COMMENTARY: Public Act 184 a Real Loser for School Sports in Michigan

Posted: 10/20/2022

The Mattawan boys soccer team celebrates its Division 2 championship won in 2016.

Mattawan Commended Nationally for Athletic Program's Excellence

Posted: 9/15/2022

North Branch coach Jeremy Ferman and Almont junior Bryce Ferman hug after last year’s matchup between their teams.

Football Helped Bond Father & Son, But Fermans Will Meet As Rivals 1 More Time

Posted: 9/14/2022

Cassie Haut, middle, talks with her Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central team last season as co-varsity coach with Karen O’Brien, right.

2-Time Champ as Player, Haut Putting Further Imprint on SMCC as Coach

Posted: 8/16/2022

Okemos football

Building Beginning as Okemos Follows 1st-Year Coach Scott-Emuakpor

Posted: 8/9/2022

Ann Arbor Greenhills tennis

Ann Arbor Greenhills Athletics Recognized as 'Exemplary' by NIAAA

Posted: 7/29/2022

MHSAA assistant directors

Title IX at 50: Assistant Directors Have Been Difference Makers

Posted: 6/21/2022

Traverse City LEAP

Traverse City Athletes Taking LEAP into Coaching, Officiating

Posted: 3/18/2022

Fife Lake Forest Area athletics

Forest Area's Stremlow Never Far from Serving School Sports Community

Posted: 2/4/2022

Brenda Gatlin

Title IX at 50: WISL Award Honors Builders of State's Girls Sports Tradition

Posted: 2/1/2022

NFHS Coaches Association

3 Michigan Leaders Earn NFHS National 'Coach of the Year' Honors

Posted: 1/18/2022

Brenda Gatlin

The 6 Ds of Brenda Gatlin - Master of the Coaching Dance

Posted: 9/30/2021

Let Them Lead

'Let Them Lead' Shows How Through Coach's Eyes During Huron Hockey's Rise

Posted: 9/17/2021

Tiger Teusink

In Memoriam: Tiger Teusink (1936-2021)

Posted: 9/9/2021

NHSACA

Pair of Michigan School Sports' Best Receive National Accolades

Posted: 8/4/2021

Suttons Bay

'Retired' Periard Still Finding Ways to Serve Suttons Bay

Posted: 5/28/2021

Brenda Henry

In Memoriam: Brenda Henry (1967-2021)

Posted: 4/30/2021

Eastern Michigan University track

Accomplished College Coach Giving Back to HS Track at Salem

Posted: 4/23/2021

Leroy Hackley & Patti Tibaldi

Forsythe Honorees Give All to Educational Athletics

Posted: 4/6/2021

St. Ignace girls basketball

Championship Team Builder Ingalls Named WISL Honoree

Posted: 3/22/2021

NFHS Voice: Thank You to All Coaches

Posted: 1/29/2021

NFHS Coaches Association

St Catherine's Hehs Earns NFHS Honor

Posted: 1/25/2021

WISL Honoree Leads by Making Connections

Posted: 1/29/2020

Armada's Fredette Receives NFHS Honor

Posted: 1/16/2020

UP Schools Big & Small Find Multi-Sport Success

Posted: 1/10/2020

NFHS Voice: Find Answers at Youth Level

Posted: 11/13/2019

3 Michigan Coaches Earn NFHS Honor

Posted: 1/16/2019

Family Coaching Tree Grows to 3 Generations

Posted: 9/13/2018

Fund Helps Love for Comstock Live On

Posted: 8/21/2018

Coach Taught Athletes to Enjoy Sports

Posted: 5/16/2018

Serving a Balanced School Sports Diet

Posted: 5/1/2018

Neighbors, Friends & Coaching Legends

Posted: 4/26/2018