Episode 77: Len Novara

Coaches At Crown Brew Getting Coffee · Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 14m

We're BACK with brand-new episodes of Coaches at Crown Brew Getting Coffee! Episode 77 features longtime Murphysboro High School athletic director Len Novara, who joins host Kerry Martin to reflect on his 24 years leading Red Devils athletics, growing up during Murphysboro's golden era of sports, his playing days at Millikin University, and his coaching journey through Southern Illinois. Novara also shares stories about working with legendary SIU baseball coach Itchy Jones, the challenges of athletic administration, hiring successful coaches, and the importance of leadership, relationships…