Press Box
Game, Set, Impact: A Q&A With Our New Development Director, Emmy Hufnagel
Emmy Hufnagel is an avid tennis player, former triathlete, and the newest addition to the Fields & Futures team. As our Development Director, Emmy brings a wealth of experience in youth sports advocacy and nonprofit leadership. Having seen firsthand the impact of sports on young lives, Emmy is dedicated to helping us take the next big step—from building fields to filling them with kids.
Meet Cody Laurendi, Fields & Futures’ New Director of Soccer
Cody Laurendi is a former OKC Energy FC goalkeeper and the newest member of the Fields & Futures team. As Director of Soccer & Youth Sports Advocate, Cody has shifted his focus from playing the game to growing it. With his passion for the game and vision for increasing youth participation in Oklahoma City, Cody is a key player in helping us keep our goal of creating more opportunities on and off the pitch.
What Drives Capitol Hill and U.S. Grant Football?
U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill may be rivals, but their football programs have more in common than their annual "Southside Bedlam" rivalry game. From 2014-2020, the OSSAA allowed both programs to play as independents so they could create their own schedules and rebuild their programs. Now playing in Class 6A, neither team has found success in district play, but they also know the scoreboard isn't the only standard of success.
The Moment: Curtis Thompson
When Southeast High School Site Athletic Director Curtis Thompson first arrived at SEHS in 1982, the athletic fields were in such bad shape that it was embarrassing for the Spartans to host other teams. Today, they are a source of pride and motivation for the Southeast Spartans.
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What Drives Capitol Hill and U.S. Grant Football?
U.S. Grant and Capitol Hill may be rivals, but their football programs have more in common than their annual "Southside Bedlam" rivalry game. From 2014-2020, the OSSAA allowed both programs to play as independents so they could create their own schedules and rebuild their programs. Now playing in Class 6A, neither team has found success in district play, but they also know the scoreboard isn't the only standard of success.
New OKCPS Stadium to Be Named McLaughlin Family Stadium
The OKCPS School Board voted to name the district's newest stadium McLaughlin Family Stadium, in honor of Fields & Futures founders Tim and Liz McLaughlin, who have completed 70 construction projects at 17 OKCPS campuses.
Oklahoma City Spark Announces Camps and New Partnerships
The Oklahoma City Spark announces youth softball camps and a new multi-year partnership with Fields & Futures to grow softball across OKC's urban core.
Dave McLaughlin Obituary
David Lee McLaughlin, beloved husband and father, fun grandfather, businessman, enthusiastic community supporter, and loyal friend, passed away on July 24, 2023.
OKCPS Wants More Kids on More Teams With New Summer Program
OKCPS Athletics wants to put more kids on more teams with its new Summer Learning sports program. Backed by Fields & Futures and Heisman-winner Sam Bradford, Summer Learning will give OKCPS student-athletes access to summer sports leagues and scrimmages as well as skill camps and clinics with collegiate instruction.
Ariana Luna Is a Proud Muscogee, Leader, and Starting Center for the Wheeler Middle School Tigers
Written by Jenni Carlson for The Oklahoman, published 11/26/21. Ariana Luna is a proud Muscogee, campus leader, and the starting center for the Wheeler Middle School Tigers.