Press Box
Hope in Action at the 2024 Kansas Relays
Thanks to the Simon Greiner Program, eight talented student-athletes and four coaches from John Marshall's 2023 5A state champion sprint relay teams were given a life-changing opportunity to compete on a national stage at one of the oldest and most prestigious track meets in the country, the 2024 Kansas Relays. The trip was more than just a reward for their accomplishments; it was a vivid demonstration of "Hope in Action."
Beyond 500: Coach Patrick Cudjoe Teaches Winning On and Off the Court
John Marshall boys basketball coach Patrick Cudjoe recently eclipsed 500 career wins, a milestone only a dozen other active coaches have reached. With deep roots in Oklahoma City Public Schools as a student, athlete, educator, coach, and parent, his impact on the OKCPS community continues to extend far beyond the court.
Cheering on Our Cheer Captain, Mandi Dotson
Mandi Dotson has been part of the Fields & Futures story since the very beginning, loyally and enthusiastically cheering for us through our biggest wins. Now, it's our turn to cheer on our resident cheer captain as she continues to grow the sport in her role as Director of Cheer & Youth Sports Advocate.
A Spring In Our Step: OKCPS Spring Sports Clinics
With spring sports in the air, Fields & Futures sprang into action to host a series of spring sports clinics for OKCPS athletes and coaches. This March featured three key events: the Spring Break Goalkeeper Clinic, the OKCPS Golf Coaches Clinic, and the Simon Greiner Program Field Events Clinic.
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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...
Meet the man moving heaven and lots of earth to rebuild fields in Oklahoma City schools
by JENNI CARLSON on TheOklahoman.com Photo Credit: Nate Billings/The Oklahoman Tommy Noble hates sitting still. He’s a construction man who...
Fields & Futures to Upgrade School Athletic Fields, Build Futsal Courts
by NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL on Oklahoman.com Behind F.D. Moon Middle School sits an empty excavated field and a slab of concrete. But Fields &...
How keeping coaches has changed Northwest Classen
by JENNI CARLSON on NewsOK.com Jason Jack preaches consistency to his basketball team. The coach is forever telling his players to always make...