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: 9/27/24

By Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor

September 27, 2024

1. BOYS SOCCER Eaton Rapids clinched a fourth-straight Capital Area Activities Conference White title with a 1-0 win over Lansing Sexton – WILX

2. BOYS SOCCER Division 1 No. 8 Plymouth downed Canton 2-0 to clinch its first Park championship since 2017 – Hometown Life

3. VOLLEYBALL Bay City Western swept Midland in a key Saginaw Valley League match – WNEM

4. BOYS SOCCER Dearborn Fordson took a major step toward a possible Kensington Lakes Activities Association East title with a 2-0 win over Dearborn High – Dearborn Press & Guide

5. BOYS SOCCER Alpena downed Petoskey 5-1 on its Senior Night with Keller Skiba scoring four goals – Alpena News

6. VOLLEYBALL Division 4 No. 7 Crystal Falls Forest Park improved to 15-1 with a sweep of Stephenson – Upper Michigan’s Source

7. BOYS SOCCER Hartland scored a 2-1 win over Brighton – Livingston Daily Press & Argus

8. BOYS SOCCER Division 2 No. 4 Grand Rapids South Christian shut out Grand Rapids Christian 5-0 – FOX 17

9. BOYS SOCCER Auburn Hills Oakland Christian won its Senior Night 2-1 over Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest – Oakland Press

10. VOLLEYBALL Newberry earned a sweep of Cedarville/DeTour – MI Sports Now