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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