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Post Falls High assistant boys basketball coach Brian Carlson, seated at left, has been on Mike McLean's staff for each of his 18 seasons as head coach at Post Falls.
February 6, 2025
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“I hate to lose him, but I get it ... the coaching world is changing,” Post Falls High athletic director Craig Christensen said. ... “I feel very blessed that we had him as many years as we did. He’s one of my top hires in my tenure here.”