A single point can change a season—and shape a life. We sit down with Coach Matt Fishburn, Fraser High School alum, teacher, and longtime coach, to trace how high school sports became the foundation for his career, his values, and the way he leads young athletes today. From multi-sport seasons to a last-second 7–6 playoff heartbreak, Matt opens up about the wins that thrilled him, the losses that taught him more, and the mentors who nudged him toward teaching and coaching.

You’ll hear how football, baseball, and basketball forged discipline, time management, and teamwork in the chaos of teenage schedules. Matt explains why he still believes rituals matter—yes, the same socks on a streak—and how those routines calm the mind when pressure spikes. We dig into his Wayne State years as a four-year starting kicker, the records he set, and the meticulous craft behind consistent performance. Most of all, Matt shares how his priorities shifted: winning still matters, but the true goal is using sport to teach the game of life.

Expect candid stories about staying connected with former coaches, the tight Fraser community that keeps teammates close long after graduation, and what decades on the sideline have taught him about character, resilience, and growth. If you care about youth development, coaching philosophy, or the lasting impact of high school athletics, this conversation is a blueprint for turning competition into life skills.

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