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."
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Caring for kids was Flynn's priority
Today in the MHSAA: 5/30/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
May 30, 2025
1. GIRLS LACROSSE South Lyon downed three-time reigning Division 1 champion Brighton 12-9 in a Regional Final – Livingston Daily Press & Argus
2. GIRLS SOCCER No. 8 Troy Athens downed No. 10 Troy High in a District Final shootout with the winning shot scored by the keeper – Oakland Press
3. SOFTBALL Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse downed Fraser 7-5 in Division 1 to claim a first District title in at least 25 years – Macomb Daily
4. GIRLS SOCCER No. 3 Leland downed No. 13 Harbor Springs 2-1 in a Division 4 District Final matchup of league champions – Up North Live
5. GIRLS SOCCER No. 8 Adrian Lenawee Christian downed No. 15 Manchester 2-1 in a Division 4 District Final – Jackson Citizen Patriot
6. BOYS GOLF No. 5 Chelsea claimed a fourth Regional title over the last five seasons, in Lower Peninsula Division 2 – Ann Arbor News
7. GIRLS SOCCER Madison Heights Lamphere clinched a Division 2 District title with a 2-1 win over St. Clair Shores Lake Shore – Macomb Daily
8. GIRLS SOCCER Petoskey edged Gaylord 1-0 to clinch a Division 2 District championship – Petoskey News-Review
9. GIRLS SOCCER Quincy upset No. 4 Brooklyn Columbia Central 2-0 in a Division 3 District Semifinal – WTVB
10. GIRLS SOCCER Rockford downed Caledonia 3-0 in a Division 1 District Semifinal – WZZM