Coach Derek Brown, an experienced track and field coach, shares his journey from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a dedicated mentor in the field of horizontal jumps. With over two decades of coaching experience, Coach Brown reflects on his beginnings as a high school athlete under the guidance of influential coaches who ignited his passion for track and field. Despite not excelling in his own athletic endeavors, particularly in high jump, Coach Brown found his niche in triple jump, laying the foundation for his coaching career. He credits his mentors, Coach Slender and Coach Sykes, for recognizing his potential and nurturing his talent, which ultimately led him to pursue coaching at the collegiate level. Through his engaging storytelling, Coach Brown inspires coaches of all experience levels to pay it forward and cultivate a supportive environment for athletes to thrive and discover their potential in track and field.