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: 8/26/26
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 26, 2026
1. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Essexville Garber downed Bay City Western in three sets to clinch the Bay County championship – Bay City Times
2. BOYS SOCCER The Torbet brothers combined for all seven goals in Traverse City Christian’s 7-5 win over Kalkaska – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Sault Ste. Marie picked up a 3-1 road win at Marquette – Upper Michigan’s Source
4. BOYS SOCCER Noah Schoener scored a pair of late goals to give Midland Dow a 2-1 win over Flushing – Midland Daily News
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Negaunee downed Ishpeming Westwood 3-0 – Upper Michigan’s Source
6. BOYS SOCCER Division 3 No. 13 Grosse Ile downed Detroit Aztec Eagles Academy 2-0 – Southgate News-Herald
7. BOYS SOCCER Bad Axe downed Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker 2-0 – Huron Daily Tribune
8. BOYS TENNIS Ada Forest Hills Eastern – No. 6 in Lower Peninsula Division 3 – shut out Cadillac – Cadillac News
9. BOYS SOCCER Bloomfield Hills and Berkley played to a 1-1 draw – Oakland Press
Also of note …
BOYS BASKETBALL Gary Fralick has retired after 33 seasons as Troy’s head coach – Detroit News