Press Box
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.
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.
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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.
YMCA, Inasmuch Foundation, and McLaughlin Family Foundation Form OKC Elementary School Sports League
Building upon the high-quality, top-rated YMCA youth sports programming, the Inasmuch Foundation, and McLaughlin Family Foundation are joining with the YMCA to provide a free sports league for third and fourth-grade students in Oklahoma City.
GivingTuesday Options Abound, but Fields & Futures Tops the List
by Jenni Carlson Published 12-01-20 on Oklahoman.com Brenda Hernandez remembers the big trips her soccer team would make. They went to places...
The Oklahoma City Public Schools 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year
by JAMES D. JACKSON on Oklahoman.com The Oklahoma City Public Schools announced the 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year awards on...
Outlook 2020: McLaughlins’ Fields & Futures provides OKC Public Schools with pristine playing fields
by BERRY TRAMEL on Oklahoman.com Liz McLaughlin remembers the days when she and her husband weren’t trying to impact other people’s kids. Their...
Fulfilling a dream: Fields and Futures’ mission goes beyond sports
By: Heide Brandes The Journal Record December 26, 2019 OKLAHOMA CITY – Tim and Liz McLaughlin knew firsthand the benefits of playing on team...