Vince D’Adamo: Whether as an athlete or coach, what have you enjoyed most about being connected to athletics?
Carl Murphree: Primarily the people I have been able to meet along the way. I have also enjoyed making a living doing something I love.
D’Adamo: What have you enjoyed most about coaching?
Murphree: Being a part of the growth of an individual, not only as an athlete, but as a person.
D’Adamo: Besides skill level, what has been the biggest adjustment of coaching high school athletics versus on the college level?
Murphree: As a college coach, you become much more than a coach - you are mentoring Student-Athletes that are away from home and family for the first time - and act as a fill-in for their parents while at college, helping with personal and academic issues and assist in easing the transition to being responsible adults.
D’Adamo: What was your favorite class at Vintage High?
Murphree: Looking back I would have to say I have the fondest memories of expository writing with Dr. Dan Wolter. What I learned in his class has served me well in all the years since.
D’Adamo: What was your favorite athletic moment at Vintage High?
Murphree: There is no one moment that stands out, but being able to play three sports was something I am proud of. Maybe a winning league titles in wrestling and tennis.
D’Adamo: How much do you feel you have grown personally since graduating from high school and how much of that do you trace to athletics?
Murphree: I have grown personally. Athletics has been a big part of that, the challenges, setbacks, triumphs have all contributed.
D’Adamo: Within your family, who have been the most influential people?
Murphree: My wife April, my children, and my seven siblings, and my parents. All have influenced me in unique and positive ways.
D’Adamo: Name a historical figure, dead or alive, in or out of sports you would most like to meet.
Murphree: Steve Martin, banjo picker, song writer, comedian, and actor. If he's not available I'd like to meet April's Uncle Leon - musician, inventor and builder of fun things.
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