Thursday, December 17, 2020
Max Walker has served Milwaukee Recreation, MPS Athletics, and our community for over 50 years. Mr. Walker has been a teacher, coach, mentor, teammate, and friend to thousands.
If you haven’t met him, we guarantee you’ve seen the impact of his work, from his days on the playground as a young person to his two state championships at Milwaukee Lincoln High School to his tireless work over decades with Milwaukee Recreation.
When asked about what advice he would give to people looking to build a career with MPS and Milwaukee Recreation, Mr. Walker said:
“Be willing to look at a kid and see yourself. I look at these kids, and I see myself.
I had a teacher do something for me, so I’m going to be the teacher to do something for [these kids].”
We are celebrating Mr. Walker as we launch a new series: Milwaukee Recreation Stories.