DETROIT, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samaritas and be nice. are calling on Michiganders to nominate high school coaches for induction in the 2026 Coaches Who Care Mental Health Hall of Fame. This statewide initiative recognizes high school coaches who go beyond the scoreboard to prioritize their student-athletes' mental health and emotional resilience.
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