Mark Brown has been named the new boys basketball coach at Riverdale, succeeding Michael Voss. Brown, 32, previously served as an assistant coach at Hillsboro for three seasons and is embarking on his first head coaching position. He expressed gratitude for the mentorship he received throughout his career, particularly from influential coaches like Rodney Thweatt and Lonnie Thompson. Riverdale's principal, Tamera Blair, highlighted Brown鈥檚 commitment to student-athletes and his potential to foster positive relationships and success.

By the Numbers
  • Brown spent three seasons as an assistant at Hillsboro.
  • Riverdale recorded a disappointing 18-63 record over the past three seasons.
State of Play
  • Riverdale's previous coach, Michael Voss, stepped down in early March.
  • The Warriors went 6-21 last season, culminating in a quarterfinal loss.
What's Next

Brown aims to improve Riverdale's performance by enhancing both on-court skills and off-court development, setting a vision for nurturing well-rounded student-athletes. He is focused on stepping up the team's competitiveness for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The hiring of Mark Brown symbolizes Riverdale鈥檚 commitment to revitalizing its basketball program through strong leadership and a dedication to player development, emphasizing the importance of academics alongside athletics.