I’m convinced after 39 years of coaching at the youth and high school level that very few people have a clue, or a true understanding of what Coaches really do! Over the next few weeks I’m going to invite you into my world and give you a little peak at the value of coaches in…
Insight News (June 18, 2018) Not sure where to start so I guess I’ll start by saying thank you to Mr. Al McFarlane for the opportunity and challenge to share my personal perspective through print media. I’m always telling my kids to get outside of their comfort zones and sometimes you gotta practice what you…
We’re pleased to introduce the recipients of the 2018 Bush Fellowship, a group of 24 determined, adaptable leaders who are driven to improve their communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. Bush Fellows receive up to $100,000 to pursue the education and experiences they need…
Insight News (November 9, 2017) A hero is coming home. Former North High star Khalid El-Amin is returning to the gym that made him a legend, as he has been announced as an assistant coach of the Polars’ boys varsity basketball team – a team that has won back-to-back state championships. According to Polars Head…
Fox 9 (March 9, 2017) Minneapolis North cruised to their second straight boys class A-state title over the weekend, winning by 47 points. But despite recent success, the team still plays like they have something to prove. “They played like that all year.. they were on a mission,” said Head Coach Larry McKenzie. Many of…
Insight News (November 15, 2016) A couple of area hoop stars signed their letters of intent to play Division I basketball next season. Park Center’s Mikayla Hayes and North Community High’s Isaac Johnson signed letters of intent on Nov. 9, the first day high school students can sign. Hayes, a two-time state champion, two time…
Media Release (November 10, 2016) Samaritan’s Feet and Movement Mortgage Distribute Over 350 Pairs of Shoes to Children in Minneapolis as Part of Nationwide Campaign Samaritan’s Feet International, with the support of Movement Mortgage, is hosting a shoe distribution event on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Minneapolis North High School. Approximately…
University of St. Thomas (November, 2016) Anyone who has played for Larry McKenzie has heard “the creed.” Former Minneapolis North two-sport star Tyler Johnson heard it before he was a Division I athlete at the University of Minnesota. Former Minneapolis Patrick Henry player Johnnie Gilbert heard it before he was playing basketball for the Oklahoma…
St. Thomas (October 18, 2016) With just seconds remaining in the 2014 Class 1A Section 4 championship boys basketball game, Minneapolis North High School junior Jamil Jackson drove the length of the court and put up the tying layup against Maranatha Christian Academy. Except the ball didn’t go in. It rolled off the front edge,…