In Episode 11 of 'Coaches at Crown Brew Getting Coffee,' presented by the Swinford Media Group, our host, Kerry Martin, a legendary high football coach, engages in a captivating conversation with Marty Manfredo, a retired Marion Basketball and Baseball Coach with a remarkable 40-year career. The two were former colleagues, both serving as teachers at Marion High School. Manfredo's coaching legacy includes several years as the boys basketball coach at Marion Junior High School, achieving an impressive record of 298 wins and 92 losses, highlighted by a perfect 24-0 season in 1993 and leading the Wildcats to the SIJHSAA’s large-school championship. Additionally, as the baseball head coach, Manfredo contributed to Marion's success with 247 wins and five regional championships. Join us as they delve into not only the strategies of basketball and baseball but also share anecdotes about the pivotal experiences that shaped their coaching journeys.
