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.
Today in the MHSAA: 9/15/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 15, 2026
1. GIRLS GOLF Kayla Montcalm carded a school record to lead Bay City Western to the Bay County team title – Bay City Times
2. BOYS SOCCER Division 3 No. 12 Frankenmuth shut out No. 8 Alma 1-0 in the Tri-Valley Conference Red – Saginaw News
3. GIRLS GOLF Cheboygan won its invitational, led by medalist Elise Markham – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4. BOYS SOCCER Undefeated Fenton handed Owosso its first loss, 2-1 – WJRT
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL A trio of players reached individual milestones as Manton downed Beaverson and Saginaw Swan Valley – Cadillac News
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 4 No. 5 Leland won its District Final rematch with Maple City Glen Lake, 3-0 – MI Sports Now
7. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Fenton lost the first set but won the next three to defeat Linden – WNEM
8. BOYS SOCCER St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran downed Marcellus Howardsville Christian 2-0 – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium