Flynn Wisdom (Escanaba Daily Press)
February 8, 2012
Dan Flynn impacted countless students, coaches and more during four decades coaching at Escanaba High School and also a handful as a member of our MHSAA Representative Council. He retired from coaching Monday -- and through the Escanaba Daily Press' Denny Grall, passed on a number of points of wisdom he's picked up during his travels from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the most recognized sports people not only in the Upper Peninsula, but in statewide high school circles.
A great excerpt from the story's first few paragraphs: "I was like a Sherman tank years ago. ... I came to understand that was not the way to get people going in the same direction. You say I've mellowed. I think I'm more compassionate."
There are many more throughout this great read. Click below to check it out.
Caring for kids was Flynn's priority
Today in the MHSAA: 9/4/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
September 4, 2025
1. CROSS COUNTRY Ann Arbor Pioneer’s Natasza Dudek and Alma’s Ezekiel Baltierra won Shepherd Bruder Classic races against strong fields, with the girls race featuring multiple returning Finals champions – Livingston Daily Press & Argus | Athletic.net
2. BOYS SOCCER Maple City Glen Lake remains undefeated after downing Division 4 No. 8 Leland 3-1 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. CROSS COUNTRY Romeo swept Macomb Area Conference Red races at Stoney Creek Metropark – Macomb Daily
4. VOLLEYBALL Carrollton moved to 13-0 with a sweep of Bridgeport – Saginaw News
5. VOLLEYBALL Freeland, Beal City and Flint Powers Catholic all finished 2-1 at Freeland’s quad – WNEM
6. VOLLEYBALL Bay City John Glenn came back for a five-set win over Oscoda – Bay City Times
7. VOLLEYBALL Dearborn Heights Crestwood came back from down 2-1 to get by Taylor in five – Dearborn Press & Guide
8. VOLLEYBALL L’Anse swept Ishpeming Westwood on the road – Upper Michigan’s Source
9. VOLLEYBALL Cadillac opened its Big North Conference schedule with a sweep of Sault Ste. Marie – Cadillac News
10. VOLLEYBALL Traverse City Central started BNC play with a sweep of Alpena – Up North Live