LISTEN: Former Chester Basketball coach Brad Norman talks jump to Murphysboro and Golf, joining Daryl Murphy's staff

Posted: April 22, 2021 @ 11:07 am

Brad Norman was announced as the next Head Golf Coach at Murphysboro on Wednesday this week. The move came as a shock to some as Norman has revived the Chester Yellowjackets boys basketball program and made it in to a regular powerhouse in the Black Diamond West. Matt Varney spoke with Coach Norman on Thursday about the jump from Chester to Murphysboro as well as from basketball to golf, and joining the staff of the legendary Daryl Murphy:

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