June 12, 2009

Ethan Brown Named Coast Guard Academy's Women Cross Country Coach

6-11-09

BROWN NAMED WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
COACH AT COAST GUARD ACADEMY

 

NEW LONDON, CONN.--Ethan Brown has been named the head coach of Coast Guard Academy women's cross country team. He takes over for Leroy Falconi, who was the head coach for the past 26 seasons.

        Brown also serves as the top assistant for Coast Guard Academy's track and field program. He also had brief cross country and track coaching stints at Babson College (2006-2008) and Springfield College (2003-2005) where he coached several athletes to All-American and All-New England accolades.

        He holds a Master's of Education in Sports Management from Springfield College and professional certifications including; Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA and USA Track & Field (USATF) Level I certified coach.

        A native of Somers, Conn., Brown was a standout at Springfield College, where he was a two-time All-New England high jumper. He finished 12th in the high jump at the 2001 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships.