Sports Are Springing Back into Action Across OKCPS

Feb 25, 2021

Fields & Futures Blog Spring Sports Are Back feature image

Sports are back for OKCPS students in grades 7-12, so it’s time to recharge and reboot athletics across the district!

We are excited to see students suit up for soccer, baseball, and track and field, and wish them a spring season of renewal, growth, and fun!

Says Paula Lewis, OKCPS School Board Chair, “On behalf of the OKCPS board, administration, staff, and fans, we are excited to see kids return to after-school activities and regain a sense of belonging, teamwork, and renewed excitement for learning. We very much appreciate the work Fields & Futures has done throughout this past year to make sure fields, tracks, and courts across the district stayed ready for play.”

In April 2020, Fields & Futures worked with OKCPS Athletics and coaches across the district to send a message to student-athletes, offering encouragement and reassurance sports would be back! Now, almost a year later, their #RallyTogetherOKC message is as relevant as ever.

“When we come back together, finally, it’s going to be a different game. It’s going to be a different practice. It’s going to carry a different tone.” –Coach Stephen Drew, Wheeler Middle School

“I think it’s going to be one of the best feelings any of us have felt in a long time. It’s going to be like a family reunion.” –Site AD and Coach Alex Levescy, U.S. Grant High School

“It’s going to feel like a volcano ready to blow up once they get on that field.” –Coach Yolando Zamarippa, Northwest Classen High School

“It makes winning not even matter. It’s going to be so great just to have each other.” –Coach Jamie Hubbard, Northwest Classen High School

“It will be our time to rally, together.” –OKCPS Athletics

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.

Fields & Futures