CENTER, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) – From Center Independent School District:

The Center ISD Administration, Board of Trustees and Athletics Director / Head Football Coach Interview Committee would like to extend a huge Roughrider Welcome to our new AD/HFC, Coach Nick Brown. Coach Brown is married to his wife of 15 years, Amber. They have a son, Camden 11, and daughters Graysen 8, Mattie 7, and Teagen 5. They also have a bonus daughter, Caroline 25.

Coach Brown has 18 years of experience in education.

Prior to coming to Center, Coach Brown served as the Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Football Coach for Aubrey ISD. Coach Brown has served in Aubrey for nine years. He is also an Aubrey High School Alum. He as also served as the Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Football Coach at Bryan Adams High School in Dallas for two years. Coach Brown also served as the Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Athletics Director at Callisburg for one year. Prior to that he served as the Offensive Coordinator / Head Baseball Coach at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School in Ft. Worth, TX. Coach Brown began his coaching career at Southern Nazarene University, where he was an assistant coach from 2007-2010.

In addition to his coaching duties he has served as the Social Studies Department Lead at both Aubrey and Bryan Adams High Schools. While at Aubrey High School, he taught five periods of Advanced Placement Social Studies Classes. Coach Brown also was responsible for the college recruitment process at these two schools.

Coach Brown earned his Bachelor of Arts in History, Political Science and Geography (2009) as well as his Master of Arts in Sports Administration and Management (2019), both from Southern Nazarene University. His current teaching certifications include: Composite Social Studies (8-12), Generalist (4-8), History (7-12) and ESL (EC-12).

When asked about coming to Center ISD, he stated, “I am beyond excited to continue to build something great in Center. We met Center in the area round a few years ago. It was one of the most physical and hard-nosed football games I have ever been a part of. Four overtimes and both teams left it all on the field. I texted my wife on the bus ride home and told her that if that job ever opens, I am going for it. I truly believe that Center is a special place and my family and I cannot wait to get plugged into the Roughrider community”.

When Dr. Morris was asked about this new addition to Roughrider Nation, he stated the following:

“I truly believe that Coach Brown and his family will have a positive impact on our students, schools and community. I am excited to see what he does. He is approachable, genuinely cares about others and is willing to go above and beyond for our students. I know he will be successful with the tremendous support that our community, boosters and school will give to him and the total athletic program”.

Roughrider Nation, please join us in welcoming Coach Nick Brown, his wife Amber and their family to the Center Independent School District.

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