Murray McDonnell

Murray McDonnell, a retired teacher and coach from Lashburn, shares his journey from teaching to painting after 30 years in the classroom. He discusses his self-taught rugby coaching strategies that led to five provincial titles, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship. Murray highlights how sports foster life skills like resilience and teamwork, along with memorable coaching triumphs and challenges. His transition from rugby to art showcases the courage to embrace new challenges, underlining the transformative power of both sports and creativity.