Sometimes, an athletic director’s job seems like an endless cycle of juggling teams, transportation, sites and schedules.
But, Apple Valley High School AD Cory Hanson last week was only too happy to shuffle a few more pieces. Because it’s not every day that an NFL team asks to practice at your school.
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