The Middle School teams at Highlands have done very well the past 5-6 years ,If this is going there all the people that think the middle school teams are not getting it done you all need to go back and look at the records of the teams the past 5-6 years .I have talked to people and have watched a few games at the middle school I would say they are in the top 3 programs I think they are the ONLY team to knock off Holomes the past 2-3 years . I would leave the middle school alone it look fine to me alot of kids on the teams all looked very good . Highlands is in good shape .:ylsuper:

 

The comments on the middle school teams have been centered on the lack of a 6th grade team. They are one of the only schools in NKY without one. I agree that the 7th and 8th grade teams have been fairly competitive the last few years.

Hey, Flynn at Highlands is fine with me. I'm a Holmes supporter.

If Highlands were to wind up with Mike Flynn, they would have made an outstanding hire. Simply a gorgeous hire.

One of the few coaches in the state that has taken three different schools in three different regions to the Sweet 16.

He did a nice job at Holmes, maybe he didn't win a few region titles when many thought they should have, but you have to remember for most of the 80's, Holmes was not very good.

He took Ashland to state, and Ashland has been dying a slow death over the years. It just isnt what it once was.

Bourbon County was awful, but he got into administration.

Great coach, great man...Highlands would be lucky to have such a coach.

If Highlands were to wind up with Mike Flynn, they would have made an outstanding hire. Simply a gorgeous hire.

One of the few coaches in the state that has taken three different schools in three different regions to the Sweet 16.He did a nice job at Holmes, maybe he didn't win a few region titles when many thought they should have, but you have to remember for most of the 80's, Holmes was not very good.

He took Ashland to state, and Ashland has been dying a slow death over the years. It just isnt what it once was.

Bourbon County was awful, but he got into administration.

Great coach, great man...Highlands would be lucky to have such a coach.

 

Flynn took Ashland and Holmes to the Sweet 16, but what was the third school and what year?

Warren Central?

Warren Central?

 

I know Tim Riley has taken Warren Central to the Sweet 16 like 5-6 times, but I don't think Mike Flynn ever has or even coached there.

He coached there before Holmes-not sure if they won the region or not.

I am pretty sure Flynn won a region at Warren Central. He went back-to-back at Ashland. He is a very good coach and even a better guy.

I never said that Flynn could not coach, just has not had a great deal of success in the last 10 years and that is a FACT! His time at Bourbon, was average at the very best!

 

He may do wanders at Highlands, I hope if he is the choice he does do well!

 

I was just pointing out the obvious!

I never said that Flynn could not coach, just has not had a great deal of success in the last 10 years and that is a FACT! His time at Bourbon, was average at the very best!

 

He may do wanders at Highlands, I hope if he is the choice he does do well!

 

I was just pointing out the obvious!

 

Two region titles in past 10 years is not too shabby....

I never said that Flynn could not coach, just has not had a great deal of success in the last 10 years and that is a FACT! His time at Bourbon, was average at the very best!

 

He may do wanders at Highlands, I hope if he is the choice he does do well!

 

I was just pointing out the obvious!

 

I watched him coach at Bourbon, they really wasn't a whole truck load of great talent there. You need some players to succeed instantly. Flynn is a great coach.

Little Birdie said, Flynn is the man.

Congratulations Coach Flynn.:banana:

Congrats and welcome Coach Flynn.

Just received official notification in a press release from the high school:

 

(May 15, 2009) Highlands High School named Mike Flynn as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach in a press conference held at the high school this afternoon.

 

Flynn, who has been in education for 27 years, is principal of the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) Regional School Programs in Cold Spring.

 

Flynn has held the position of head basketball coach at Warren Central, Holmes, Ashland Blazer and Bourbon County high schools. With four state tournament appearances, the distinction of being one of only five coaches in Kentucky history to coach three different schools in the Sweet Sixteen, and a career coaching record of 429-243, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position.

 

Principal Brian Robinson stated, “Mike Flynn impressed the selection committee with his enthusiasm, knowledge and vision for the Highlands basketball program. We are confident that he will be a great influence on our young men and will help the Bluebirds remain competitive in a very strong 9th region.”

 

“Talking with Mike is a clinic on how to coach and educate,” said Dale Mueller, athletic director. “I am extremely excited for the basketball players and the Fort Thomas community.”

 

“It’s very gratifying to know that my last job as a Kentucky high school basketball coach will also be the best job I’ve had as a Kentucky high school basketball coach,” Flynn stated.

 

Flynn succeeds Willie Schlarman who stepped down from the position in anticipation of the upcoming birth of his first child. Flynn will begin serving as head coach for the 2009-10 school year.

 

 

Good call, Guru. :thumb: