ABOUT COACH BROWN
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Who are you?
I am Coach Breland Brown, the head coach of Heart n Glory Striders. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana I grew up playing sports. I played baseball at the collegiate and professional level (Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and several minor league teams). Once my daughter was born, I wanted to shift careers to ensure I was present for every major event in her life. Thus, my wife, daughter and I relocated to Maryland approximately nine years ago to start our new journey.
What does Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports mean to you?
I have always had a passion for mentoring youth through sports. Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids self-confidence, hard work and consistency, how to work cooperatively with others and showing good sportsmanship. As a coach, I am skilled and dedicated to being a positive mentor. In turn, the kids will benefit from learning from me and spending their time with another positive mentor besides their parents. Lastly, Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids how to be engaged in physical activity safely.
Why did you decide to coach track and field?
My wife and I usually go out and run fifteen 100m and six 200m sprints. Our daughter would accompany us. I told my wife, right before the pandemic in 2020, that our daughter looks really fast. So, I wanted to register her for a track team, however the pandemic threw things off. I thought she was extremely talented, and she did not get tired from intense running. Moreover, she was beating my wife in races at the age of 8 years old, so I knew I needed to sign her up. She ran for a local developmental track club. However, mid-season I decided to train her. She earned her ticket to the 2021 AAU Junior Olympics in the 100m, 200m and 400m under my training.
I've always had a passion to mentor our youth. I think it's just something that is inside of me. I've mentored several kids, some of which are now playing on a professional level. To add, in my professional career as a baseball player I have had the opportunity to work with the best athletic trainers, coaches and played with some of the best well-known professional athletes. I understand sports and I have the capabilities to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Also, I am known for my quick speed, I understand speed training and the mechanics of running. With my knowledge and expertise, I will develop young athletes by teaching them the proper running mechanics, event specific technical skills and strength and conditioning.
I am who I say I am! I am committed to providing the skills, techniques and mentorship to our Heart n Glory Striders athletes. It's going to be a life changing experience and an exciting journey! Thank you for entrusting me with your child!
I am Coach Breland Brown, the head coach of Heart n Glory Striders. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana I grew up playing sports. I played baseball at the collegiate and professional level (Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and several minor league teams). Once my daughter was born, I wanted to shift careers to ensure I was present for every major event in her life. Thus, my wife, daughter and I relocated to Maryland approximately nine years ago to start our new journey.
What does Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports mean to you?
I have always had a passion for mentoring youth through sports. Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids self-confidence, hard work and consistency, how to work cooperatively with others and showing good sportsmanship. As a coach, I am skilled and dedicated to being a positive mentor. In turn, the kids will benefit from learning from me and spending their time with another positive mentor besides their parents. Lastly, Shaping Kids’ Lives Through Sports means teaching kids how to be engaged in physical activity safely.
Why did you decide to coach track and field?
My wife and I usually go out and run fifteen 100m and six 200m sprints. Our daughter would accompany us. I told my wife, right before the pandemic in 2020, that our daughter looks really fast. So, I wanted to register her for a track team, however the pandemic threw things off. I thought she was extremely talented, and she did not get tired from intense running. Moreover, she was beating my wife in races at the age of 8 years old, so I knew I needed to sign her up. She ran for a local developmental track club. However, mid-season I decided to train her. She earned her ticket to the 2021 AAU Junior Olympics in the 100m, 200m and 400m under my training.
I've always had a passion to mentor our youth. I think it's just something that is inside of me. I've mentored several kids, some of which are now playing on a professional level. To add, in my professional career as a baseball player I have had the opportunity to work with the best athletic trainers, coaches and played with some of the best well-known professional athletes. I understand sports and I have the capabilities to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Also, I am known for my quick speed, I understand speed training and the mechanics of running. With my knowledge and expertise, I will develop young athletes by teaching them the proper running mechanics, event specific technical skills and strength and conditioning.
I am who I say I am! I am committed to providing the skills, techniques and mentorship to our Heart n Glory Striders athletes. It's going to be a life changing experience and an exciting journey! Thank you for entrusting me with your child!