John Murray begins his second season as an assistant coach for the RiverHawks.

Murray, a 1983 graduate of Afton (Okla.) High School, will coach running backsand also will serve as the strength and conditioning coordinator. He signed at played at Pittsburg State and later transferred to Northeastern State to continue his education. Murray entered the military where he became an instructor and master fitness trainer in the Army during Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm.

Murray brings a wealth of knowledge from life experiences and has been a positive influence in the RiverHawks’ camp. According to head coach Kenny Evans, Murray’s work ethic and stability make him a great strength coach and he has worked to help form NSU’s linebackers into the team’s top performers. He also will coordinate the team’s Habits and Attitude Class.

Murray and wife Tammy, also a Northeastern State grad, have four children: Taylor; Katie; Dylan and Devan.