Charles Brown steps in to lead men’s basketball team

by Justin Baxter

After the stepping down of Coach Jared Adamson after last basketball season, the Falcons have started this year’s season with their new boys varsity coach, Charles Brown.

Brown graduated from Berkeley High in 2003, and attended Spartanburg Methodist College out of high school to then finish at Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Recreation and Sport Management.

Brown taught for 10 years at Central High in Pageland, S.C. before coming to NFHS, and he has been coaching for 11 years. Brown believes with this opportunity he can grow and make others around him better.

“I wanted the opportunity to coach a bigger school,” Brown said. “I want to add to the athletic prestige of NAFO.”

With the Falcons going 6-18 last year, Brown hopes to improve the record this time around.

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“I hope to get the guys to buy into play as 1 team with 1 goal,” Brown said.

With the Falcons coming off two straight losing seasons, they have much improving to do.

“Greatness comes from within,” he added. “If we sincerely bring our best each day, and learn how to play as a team, I believe everything will take care of itself.”

Like many teams and coaches, academics come first with Coach Brown.

“Without academics there is no athletics,” Brown said.

“I understand that some athletics keep [players] focused for academics. Student athletes should strive to be the best they can be in the classroom. This will reflect in their chosen sport.”

With Brown coming in for his first year and coaching a young team, he says integrity is important.

“I try to be sincere in all I do and stand by what I say or do. I am like a long learner who is relatable,” Brown said.