The Coach and the Bear




Stories from the Ridge, The McCallie Podcast show

Summary: <p> </p> <p><strong>The Coach and the Bear</strong></p> <p>For more than 40 years, Gordon Connell, McCallie’s longtime head wrestling coach and Middle School science teacher, has regaled students with the story of how he, as a young man, once wrestled a bear. Now, with all the legendary embellishments and humor – and with some good-natured ribbing from Head of School Lee Burns ’87, Coach Connell shares the story on this podcast.</p> <p> </p>