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Unredacted: High School Coaching Issues Part 1 Update: Sideline Sabotage
In our first of the Unredacted series that looked at High School Coaching Issues in Part 1: Lakeville South. We had additional information come to light shortly after posting so we thought an update was in order that also covers a situation that occurred at Lakeville North. The Lead The dust hasn’t even settled on
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Unredacted: High School Coaching Issues Part 1: Lakeville South
Our first of the Unredacted series looks at High School Coaching Issues in Part 1: Lakeville South. Let’s start by acknowledging the elephant in the room. The 2025–26 winter season has been a paradox: Lakeville South was winning but the leadership at the top was anything but settled. Boys Hockey 2026-Head Coach Josh Storm In
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More Than a Sport (Part 2): Introducing IMG Academy
IMG Academy: The “Pro-Factory” Changing the Face of High School Sports While we recently talked about Shattuck-St. Mary’s for hockey, IMG is the equivalent for the turf and the court. If you follow high school sports, you can’t escape the name IMG Academy. Based in Bradenton, Florida, this place isn’t just a boarding school; it’s
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More Than a Sport (Part 1): Introducing Shattuck-St. Mary’s
When most people hear “Shattuck-St. Mary’s,” they immediately think of ice. It’s a fair association—the Faribault, Minnesota, boarding school has become a global synonymous for elite hockey. However, after diving deeper into the school’s structure, it’s clear that the “hockey school” label only scratches the surface of what this institution actually is. The Gold Standard:
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The Coaching Crisis: Why Minnesota’s Sidelines are Emptying
There is a full-blown crisis in Minnesota high school sports, and it’s moving faster than the game itself. Recent data from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association (MSHSCA) reveals a staggering exodus: turnover rates have hit 72% in girls’ hockey and over 50% in girls’ basketball in just a three-year span. From the sudden
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Leveling the Playing Field: Why Minnesota Needs Separate Classes for Public and Private Schools
The National Landscape The debate over public and private championships isn’t just a Minnesota “hot take”—it’s a national movement. Across the country, state athletic associations are increasingly acknowledging that a “one-size-fits-all” classification based strictly on enrollment is no longer sufficient to guarantee a fair playing field. States Leading the Split According to the Montgomery Advertiser,