Passing the Torch - A Conversation with Jason Dunning

Coaches At Crown Brew Getting Coffee · Aug 6, 2026 · 44m

Episode 76 of Coaches at Crown Brew Getting Coffee features Marion High School head football coach Jason Dunning joining host Kerry Martin for an in-depth conversation about taking over one of Southern Illinois' premier football programs following Martin's retirement, building on the Wildcats' championship tradition, and his vision for the future of Marion football. Dunning reflects on growing up in Carterville, competing as a three-sport athlete, the lessons he learned through football, baseball and wrestling, and why he wishes he had discovered the benefits of strength training and…