New coach interview:Chad Murphy Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Winton Woods High School

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Chad Murphy, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Winton Woods High School

1. Can you tell the readers when you started coaching football and where that first job was?

I actually completed an internship with the Buffalo Bills during training camp in 2000, the summer before my senior year of college. My athletic eligibility was exhausted, and I had 2 semesters of school remaining, so I was a student assistant at Wilmington College, working with the OL in my senior year of school. Upon graduation, I began my first coaching assignment at Monroe High School.

2. Who is the one player that gave you nightmares as far as having to prepare for?

The first player that comes to mind was a few years ago from Colerain High School, Ivan Pace. He was just as tough as they came and never came off the field. As a head coach at the time, we had to stop him as the FB in the Triple Option and then attempt to “manage” him as an overhang in the 3-4. YIKES!!

3. As a coach, how do you feel about the Thursday night games and the Saturday afternoon games?

I think it’s whatever is best for kids. If it provides our kids with a good opportunity, then I like it. In my opinion, I like them because you are one of a select few playing at that time, and you may get to go watch other games. I feel it also provides your kids with a “college” feel.

4: Where do you think the state finals should be played?

I think the state finals should be played in Columbus. The state capital. Also, it’s more centralized for the majority.

5: Which opponent was the toughest to prepare for, and why?

I guess I’ll have to give ol’ Colerain more props. I just feel like the Triple Option and the ol’ 50 Slant/Angle are the toughest on both sides to prepare for.

6: What one win sticks out the most to you?

I'd have to say winning the Regional Championship in 2005 when I was at Monroe as the OC/QB. We beat Valley View, who was a powerhouse at the time in the division. Princeton High School was packed. I had coached for 3 different coaches in my 6 years there, and it was just really special seeing kids that had gone through some rough times take a trip to the Final Four.

7: How do you feel about playing on out-of-state teams?

Being in Cincinnati, you guys have some really good schools not too far away in Kentucky and Indiana. I love playing on out-of-state teams. I’m really proud of Ohio high school football, specifically SW Ohio. I think we play great high school football here. I got to see Florida high school football during a stint at Vero Beach High School. No doubt, Florida high school football is good. I got to coach against Pahokee High School, I got to coach a Remington Award winner, and I got to see multiple Division I kids weekly. I also got to recruit while at Lincoln University, so I saw a lot of high school football from around the country. But I still feel, per capita, we have some of the best. Back to the out-of-state teams, it’s phenomenal. When I was at Moeller, we played Indianapolis Cathedral (13-14 state championships) and Louisville Trinity. It was just a really neat experience. #OH

8: The Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown for fans is great, but as a coach and a team, does it matter very much?

If it matters to the kids, it matters to me, and I think the kids enjoyed it. I remember when I was at Northwest, it was a big deal. Some schools don’t get those opportunities, and like I’ve said, it was good for the kids and the school. And anything to do with Skyline is good with me!! 

9: What one rule in high school football do you think should be changed?

I’m not going to complain. If it’s a rule, we've got to follow it. I can't blame it on officials, etc. Although my Browns might have had a trip to the Super Bowl if they hadn't fumbled the ball through the endzone...

10: What is the single hardest part about coaching high school football?

There is nothing hard about it. Work hard, appreciate your blessings and opportunities, and love kids. Simple. Greatest profession on earth.