University of Albany Basketball Coach Will Brown Speaks at Capital Region School's Athletic Awards Ceremony - UAlbany Sports 2009

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Albany, N.Y. – University at Albany head basketball coach Will Brown was the featured speaker at The Doane Stuart School’s Upper Class Athletic Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 14. Coach Brown spoke to the school’s students about team concepts, competition and leadership.

“The ability to achieve common goals and develop relationships is important,” offered Brown, who has guided the Great Danes to pair of America East Conference championships and two NCAA appearances during his tenure. “Success is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work.”

Brown stressed to the athletes to stay involved while competing with honesty and integrity. He also talked about leadership, whether it’s by example or being vocal, and goal setting.

Doane Stuart, the nation’s only successfully merged Protestant/Catholic independent school, competes athletically in the Central Hudson Valley League and as a Section II, Class D member.

“Enjoy competing and participating,” Brown added. “It’s not all about winning and losing. Success comes in many forms.”