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Coach Mike Jasper, Sports as a Catalyst to Change

By Karen Forester
features@mckenziebanner.com
Posted 3/7/23

As he was growing up, there were many teachers and coaches who had a positive impact on Mike Jasper, Head Football Coach at Bethel University, but his mother provided the strongest source of support and encouragement. “Mom used to say ‘by book or by ball or both’ you’re going to succeed,” he recalls with a smile, “she is my hero and played a huge role in my life as a mom, a dad and an inspiration.”

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