Coaches Week – Jody Brown

During National Coaches Week OBA is going to highlight some of the dedicated coaches who have worked in multiple programs with OBA and continue to stay connected to the basketball community.

 

Coach Jody Brown

Current Coaching Position

Assistant Coach – University of Wilfrid Laurier Men’s Program

Head Coach – KW Vipers Girls U17

Head Coach – Kia Nurse Elite U15

Assistant Coach – Team Ontario Girls U15

 

Number of Years Coaching & Where

12 Years of Coaching

 

Kitchener-Waterloo Vipers

St Mary’s High School (Kitchener-Waterloo)

Team Ontario

WLU Men’s

Kia Nurse Elite

Tri County (Ontario Summer Games)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is Your Coach Mentor or Someone you Look Up To and Why?

Mike Quigley – He has helped me strengthen my skills and knowledge as a coach.

 

What Motivates You to Keep Coaching?

My love for the game and passion in being involved with skills development and personal growth of young athletes.

 

What advice do you have for young coaches/ players who want to get to the “next level?”

For young coaches – listen to your players and build great people first.

For young players – coaches can’t teach energy and hustle, always bring that.

 

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