Oshkosh North High School is proud to host the upcoming naming ceremony for the Frank Schade Fieldhouse, a significant event honoring the profound legacy of Wisconsin Hall of Fame coach and player, Frank Schade.
The entire community is invited to attend this historic dedication on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh North Fieldhouse. Join us as we celebrate Frank Schade's remarkable
contributions to Oshkosh North and the wider community. It promises to be a memorable evening recognizing a true legend.
Event Details:
● What: Frank Schade Fieldhouse Naming Ceremony
● When: August 15, 2025, at 6:30 pm
● Where: Oshkosh North High School Fieldhouse (1100 W Smith Ave)
● Admission: Free and open to the public
Celebrating a Local Legend
Frank Schade's impact on Wisconsin basketball spans decades as a player and a coach. His dedication to the sport and commitment to developing young athletes have left an indelible mark on the Oshkosh community and beyond.
Coach Frank Schade's dedication to excellence in basketball and education spans an impressive 42 years, with 31 of those years spent as the head coach at Oshkosh North High School from 1986 to 2017. His record speaks volumes about his coaching prowess, with an overall record of 609 wins and 316 losses, including 437 wins and 234 losses during his tenure
at Oshkosh North.
Coach Schade's achievements extend far beyond mere numbers. His leadership resulted in five Fox Valley Association (FVA) Conference Championships in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, and 2017.
Under his guidance, Oshkosh North made five Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Appearances in 1992, 1997, 2009, 2012, and 2013. His peers have recognized his exceptional coaching abilities by naming him FVA Coach of the Year an impressive five times.
The impact of Coach Schade's contributions to basketball in Wisconsin has been formally recognized at the highest level. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a player in 2008, a testament to his skill and passion for the game.
In 2017, he received the ultimate honor of being inducted into the Hall of Fame again, this time as a coach, cementing his legacy in Wisconsin basketball history. He is currently the only individual in the Wisconsin Hall of Fame in both categories.
Ceremony Highlights
The Oshkosh North community invites all friends, former players, colleagues, and basketball enthusiasts to join in this momentous occasion. The ceremony will feature:
● Testimonials from former players spanning Coach Shade’s three decades at Oshkosh
North, including NBA star Tyrese Haliburton (Oshkosh North Class of 2018)
● Highlights of Coach Schade's career
● Official unveiling of the new Frank Schade Fieldhouse signage
"Coach Schade transformed our basketball program and touched countless lives through his dedication to developing not just skilled athletes, but outstanding young people," said Brad
Weber, current Oshkosh North Head Basketball Coach. "This fieldhouse naming ensures his legacy will continue to inspire future generations!
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