Noel Dean on Parental Expectations

July 9, 2012

At Lowell High, football parents who think their child should be playing more get an opportunity to convince coach Noel Dean of the same -- but must do so in a meeting with the parents of the player who would lose time in the process. 

Dean, who has led the Red Arrows to three MHSAA titles, recently spoke with the America Football Coaches Association about managing parental expectations and providing a wider view of his program and the decisions that must be made to parents who often see through a more narrow scope.

Click on the link below, and especially pay attention at the 2:30 mark as Dean talks about his strategy for discussing playing time.

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Today in the MHSAA: 12/6/24

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

December 6, 2024

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5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grayling defeated Mancelona 44-27 – Traverse City Record-Eagle

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8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Sanford Meridian bounced back from a season-opening loss to defeat St. Louis 71-23 – Midland Daily News

9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Michigan Center enjoyed balanced scoring in a 54-10 win over Jackson – Jackson Citizen Patriot