Called to Coach (Bay City Times)

May 30, 2012

Even for the best, coaching wouldn't be referred to as "easy" -- and many would argue that it's grown tougher as time commitment, financial need and parental influence all have increased.

And yet, there are thousands who every year continue to lead our programs. The Bay City Times' Cory Butzin recently explained some of the reasons why in his three-part series, "Called to Coach." 

Below are links to all three parts:

Part 1: Teaching young athletes is a high school coach's biggest reward

Part 2: High school coaches put in the time

Part 3: Support on the home front is crucial for a high school coach

Today in the MHSAA: 9/9/26

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

September 9, 2026

1. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 3 Holland scored three goals during the second half in downing Holland Christian 4-1 – Holland Sentinel

2. BOYS SOCCER White Lake Lakeland came back to hand Walled Lake Western its first loss, 4-2 – Oakland Press

3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 4 No. 2 Traverse City Christian remained undefeated with a sweep of Leland – Traverse City Record-Eagle

4. CROSS COUNTRY Romeo’s girls and boys swept wins at the Macomb Area Conference Red jamboree and Macomb Dakota had both individual first-place finishers – Macomb Daily

5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Mount Pleasant defeated Beal City and Alma while hosting them for an outdoor match at Community Memorial Stadium – Mount Pleasant Morning Sun

6. CROSS COUNTRY The Stevensville Lakeshore girls and Edwardsburg boys won Berrien Springs Shamrock Invitational titles – Niles Daily Star

7. BOYS SOCCER DeWitt defeated Mason 3-1 – WLNS

8. BOYS SOCCER Freeland came back from two goals down to defeat Bay City John Glenn 3-2 – WNEM

9. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Painesdale Jeffers swept Ishpeming Westwood and Negaunee swept Marquette – My UP Now

10. BOYS SOCCER Division 3 No. 3 Elk Rapids remained undefeated with a win over Kingsley – MI Sports Now