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: 1/24/23

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

January 24, 2023

1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Buchanan downed Bronson 42-29 in a matchup of top Division 3 teams statewide – Sturgis Journal

2. HOCKEY After falling to Division 3 No. 2 Traverse Bay Reps 8-0 earlier this season, Big Rapids avenged with a 5-2 win – Big Rapids Pioneer

3. GIRLS BASKETBALL McBain Northern Michigan Christian handed Brethren its first defeat of the season, 35-30 – MI Sports Now

4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Maddux Overweg broke a school 3-pointers record from 1992 in Springport’s 58-32 win over Battle Creek Pennfield – Jackson Citizen Patriot

5. SKIING The Onekama boys and Grand Rapids Christian girls won Bryan Groenevelt Memorial Invitational titles at Crystal Mountain – Benzie Record Patriot

6. BOYS BASKETBALL Okemos earned one of its best wins this season, 48-41 over Lansing Waverly – Lansing State Journal

7. BOYS BASKETBALL Battle Creek Central earned its first win over Harper Creek in five years, 55-43 – Battle Creek Enquirer

8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Defense reigned as Detroit Cody edged Denby 39-36 – Detroit News

9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Alcona edged Alpena 49-48 in double overtime – WBKB

10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Carleton Airport came back to defeat New Boston Huron 53-45 – Monroe News