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: 3/11/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
March 11, 2025
1. GIRLS BASKETBALL Rockford advanced in Division 1 with a 54-31 Regional Semifinal win over Saginaw Heritage – Grand Rapids Press
2. GIRLS BASKETBALL Pewamo-Westphalia moved on in Division 3 with a 51-23 victory over Saugatuck – Lansing State Journal
3. GIRLS BASKETBALL Frankenmuth won a rivalry Regional Semifinal in Division 2, 53-44 over Freeland – Saginaw News
4. GIRLS BASKETBALL Yale also advanced in Division 2 with a 52-41 win over league rival Armada – Port Huron Times Herald
5. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gaylord St. Mary held off Mio for a 50-48 win in a Division 4 Regional Semifinal – Petoskey News-Review
6. GIRLS BASKETBALL Wayne Memorial advanced to a Division 1 Regional Final with a 55-43 win over Farmington Hills Mercy – Hometown Life
7. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids West Catholic held on for a 62-55 Division 2 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central – Grand Rapids Press
8. GIRLS BASKETBALL Grand Rapids South Christian drained 14 3-pointers in downing Paw Paw 88-61 in Division 2 – Grand Rapids Press
9. GIRLS BASKETBALL Haslett took Chelsea to overtime in winning 56-53 to advance in Division 2 – WILX
10. GIRLS BASKETBALL Manton will play in a Division 3 Regional Final after downing Harbor Springs 51-40 – Cadillac News
Also of note …
BOYS BASKETBALL Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Trey McKenney was named Mr. Basketball by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan – Detroit Free Press