RECRUITING AREA:
COACHING CAREER
Eastern Oregon University (2023-Present): Austin Brown made significant contributions as the Offensive Coordinator in year one with the Mountaineers. In his first year, the Mountaineers saw substantial improvements in various offensive categories, including improvements from 12.3 PPG to 22.2 PPG, 244.5 total YPG to 352.6, 139.7 passing YPG to 261.2 YPG. Coach Brown also oversaw the Kickoff Return Unit this season which finished 2nd in the Frontier Conference at 22.9yds per return.
Southern Oregon University (2021-22): Brown joined Southern Oregon University in 2021 as the Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator, quickly earning a promotion to Offensive Coordinator in his second season. Under his guidance, the Raider offense experienced remarkable improvements in multiple areas, finishing the 2022 season as the #1 passing offense in the Frontier Conference.
Oregon State University (2018-21): Brown's coaching journey led him to Oregon State University, where he served as a Graduate Assistant for the Wide Receivers. Working alongside top offensive minds in the PAC 12, including Jonathan Smith and Brian Lindgren, he honed his coaching skills and contributed to player development.
University of Colorado (2017-18): Brown began his coaching career in 2017 at the University of Colorado, starting as an intern assisting with the Quarterbacks. He quickly rose within the staff, transitioning to roles in the Recruiting Department and eventually helping with the Wide Receivers.
PLAYING CAREER
Dickinson State (2011-2016): Brown was an offensive standout and weapon for the Blue Hawks where he was an All-Conference wide receiver. Â
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PERSONAL
A native of Buffalo, South Dakota, Brown graduated from Harding County High School in 2011. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in 2016 from Dickinson State University prior to completing his Master of Arts at Oregon state in 2020. Â
Brown now resides in La Grande, Oregon with his wife Katy and their son TJ.
