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: 8/21/26

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

August 21, 2026

1. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Williamston and Lansing Catholic were victorious at the Cougars’ outdoor Volley Turf Takeover – WLNS

2. BOYS TENNIS Midland repeated as champion at Saginaw Heritage’s Jim Teal Invitational – Midland Daily News

3. CROSS COUNTRY The Davison girls and Caro boys won Mike Jackson Invitational championships at Croswell-Lexington – Saginaw News

4. GIRLS GOLF Traverse City St. Francis finished 20 strokes ahead of the field to win its home invitational – Traverse City Record-Eagle

5. BOYS SOCCER Brayden Fischer scored three goals in Edwardsburg’s 4-0 win over Stevensville Lakeshore – St. Joseph Herald-Palladium

6. BOYS SOCCER Troy Athens opened with a 3-0 victory over Northville – Oakland Press

7. BOYS SOCCER Traverse City Christian won its first game as a standalone boys soccer program, 3-1 over Manistee – Traverse City Record-Eagle

8. BOYS SOCCER Sterling Heights opened its season with a big win over St. Clair Shores Lake Shore – Macomb Daily