2011 AFCA Power of Influence Award, 3 State Titles, 6 Finals, 10 Semi Finals, 10 Regional Ch, 4 Hall of Fames. Chelsea High School Head Ball Coach
#NEXT
Loved my 25 years in MY hometown of Lowell, MI. Looking forward to my New Hometown of Tifton, GA. Always a Red Arrow, but now a Blue Devil. I am excited, let’s find our “why”.
Today we begin the fight! Our family has not publicly shared about Doak’s journey, but we know many people love him and are praying for him. Seek the JOY!
@HarvardWrestlin
@lowellwrestling
@lowellfootball
Covid football thoughts. Today 120 sets of parents sent their son to an elective practice at Lowell (nobody is making them). 600 other schools in Michigan are having the same experience. I think the parents have voted!
@michiganhsfca
@MHSAA
Why not playing HS football hurts. It is 1 of those rare finds that you can only get 9 games a year and no off season games. Unlike class work you you can’t make it up, other sports where you join AAU or club teams, & other sports you can’t play it later life. 1/3
Covid football not so fun facts. You can drive from Boise Idaho through the Upper Peninsula to Key West Florida and the only State not playing football you would drive through would be Michigan. 12 States, 3,860 miles. I find it kinda strange.
Friends and family! Spent last day & 1/2 at Jacksonville MAYO with Doak. First CT scans since chemo and surgery. Happy to say cancer free. What a day Ash Wednesday, St Valentines, and this. God, Love, Family.
I have met and talked to many parents, players (past-present) the past week The bill board-letters-newsads-and calls have been great! You have made my family feel more special than We deserve Coaching at Lowell was a true honor We have great coaches-teachers&support I ❤️Lowell
Congratulations to my beautiful wife Jill on being honored as the Gilda’s Club volunteer of year. Every Tuesday the past 10.5 years she has provided meals for the 50+ people at Gilda’s Club. A special shout out to the organizations that supported her. So proud! Over 30,000 meals
Let’s be known for our work. Let the work be why you are revered. Not pink socks, 7 on 7 highlights, tinted visors, taped fingers, exposed back plates……..THE WORK!!
#1000menoftift
Changes coming to attendance at HS sporting events in Michigan beginning Friday October 9th:
Instead of 2 tickets per participant, it will be 30% of outdoor capacity, up to 1k and 20% indoor up to 500. Tickets sold in advance are to be split evenly between home and visiting team
A coach can’t have a favorite player, but I do. Darby Dean 39/41 extra points 2016. Ferris State’s next toughest defender. 2nd in her class academically so proud-Go Bulldogs!
@FerrisFootball
@FerrisAlumni
26 years of marriage today. Haven’t seen my wife yet. She grew our marriage, as a coaches wife.They are the best kind. Other people’s kids first, but they will clock their own in a New York minute. She is why their ave. Gpa is 4.4 and they never talk back. Great kids=great wife!
Coaching has brought to me many great people and relationships over the years none better than Mark Russell. He is Lowell Football. My great friend, mentor and confidant. I will cherish our time and will miss you dearly. He coached in 5 decades.
Watching Lowell wrestling as just a dad I can’t help really appreciate the effort our coaches give. We as a community can’t take for granted the non reality our kids have. What Lowell does in wrestling is not normal to 99% of wrestling families anywhere. It’s not an accident.
1 year ago tomorrow we all lost a great one. I miss him very much. He was a great and selfless man. Let’s make everyday count for someone else.
#touchtherock
Super excited to have the team together today! Happy Thanksgiving to you all. We are all grateful for Doak being 6 months cancer free, friends, and family!!
Being at the Mayo Clinic the past week I have learned 1-that no where on earth have I ever been/w kinder more loving families caring for each other. This disease does unify all people.2-The idea that athletics teaches children the steps to compete and fight through adversity AGTG
What a great day as we graduated
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Darby from college yesterday. So proud of her and ready for Medical School. On a side note my kids have a GREAT mom!
In the next 3 weeks, Ferris State plays Valdosta State for the national title, MSU plays in the Peach Bowl, the Lions play at the Falcons, and Michigan plays Georgia in the CFP semifinal. Crazy
Last week watched my son wrestle my nephew at Cornell, 3 former players who are students at Cornell showed up to watch. This week I am watching my son at Harvard 2 former players who are students showed up to watch. Lowell schools not to shabby!
Shout out to the Red Arrows and Coach Henige- Congratulations to getting all us Arrows back on track. You, your players, your coaches, and all Red Arrows should be commended I can’t say enough about your turn around.
Prayers for the Anschutz Family. May Steve, Husband, Dad, and Friend be in peace now. All of us in the Lowell Football Family mourn your loss and love you Melissa, Alex, and Andy.
I came to Lowell at 26 years old. I was in search of God fearing classy mentors. These two men are the greatest family men that taught me lessons I can never repay. God bless you both. Your place here on earth will never be replaced.
Look at these awesome coaches: Herrington, Fracassa, & Mach. They could of made a great law firm as well! Grew up a kid watching their programs and hoping 1 day I could be a part of something that special (thanks to Lowell kids) we came close.
Congratulations to our late beloved friend and his son Andy! Mark Russell joins an elite group
@michiganhsfca
HOF. We all still miss you dearly. We will see you again Red Arrows and Spartans
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fan, coach, person.
Best field trip I ever took my children on. You want to teach some kids respect, honor, dedication, and patriotism? This is a must do! If I coached with in 5 hours I would do it with my team every year.
Coach Dean
@oldballcoach4
gave our Intro to Coaching class an amazing presentation about his coaching career, life as a husband/dad while coaching & everything in between. Students 🧡his honesty answering their questions.Olivet College has sure turned out some good ones!
Joy, celebrations, and recovery are immeasurable. I would argue all of sports, marching band, cheerleading... are most important for these kids TODAY. They need to be connected. We owe every affordable option to put these unreplaceble moments first. You can’t do these online. 3/3
Great morning Mother’s and Son’s football prayer this morning. Thanks Pastor Riggs (team Chaplain) & Pastor Moore (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) for blessing us today. P.S Brodie was beautiful in this sun.