Eli Brown Joins Staff at Brick Wheels
Mr. Brown recently resigned his position as the Director of Skiing at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, a position he held for the past five years.
Brown will be joining the Brick Wheels team and focusing on customer service and athletic development among the cycling and skiing community. In addition to his five years as an NCAA Division I coach Eli spent two years as the National Race Director for the Fischer Ski Company, coached skiing, track and field and cross country at Whitman College in Walla Walla Washington, was a US Team Tech at the World Cup ski finals in Sweden in 2009, and is the current president of the United States Collegiate Coaches Association. Prior to coaching he was a student athlete at the Olympic Training Center at NorthernMichiganUniversity in Marquette, Michigan and a member of the US Development Team.
“Eli brings as much passion for skiing as he does knowledge.” said Tim Brick, Brick Wheels owner. “We are excited to bring to Northern Michigan an associate that is as informed and connected as Eli. The entire Great Lakes region will feel his impact”. Brick added.
Eli developed several All-Americans while at Utah and has a great understanding of not only equipment, but also ski prep and waxing, training, workouts, fitness, and motivation. During his tenure Utah finished in the top five nationally every year.
Brown said “Leaving Utah was a tough decision particularly leaving my athletes, but with Utah joining the Pac Ten conference and the changes associated with that move, it just seemed like the right time to move on. I have two young children and a lovely wife and I’m looking forward to having more time to spend with them. I established a good relationship with Brick Wheels over the years and I’m looking forward to joining their team.”
Brown plans to work closely with Michigan’s ski community to elevate the Midwest to its rightful position as a recognized leader in the nation for skier development.
Eli is also an avid cyclist, and plans to begin his new career around early Sept. For more information contact Tim at Brick Wheels 231-947-4274
