Oct 26 2022
Brian Echols: Stars Are Actually Made; Not Just Born
Brian Echols: Stars Are Actually Made; Not Just Born Brian Echols has a gift for developing young athletes to becoming the best the can be; on and off the field. As a former professional athlete, he knows what it takes to perform at the highest level both physically and mentally. As a coach and mentor beyond his playing days, he is now using that knowledge to steer the next generation of star performers, including his own sons and daughter, towards greatness in the game while being great, well-grounded humans in the process. Join us on The Conscious Vibe to learn more about Brian and his journey of Faith, Family, Community and Athletics.
Brian Echols is a native of Benton Harbor, Michigan. As an outstanding High School Athlete, Brian Echols earned an Athletic Scholarship to Michigan State University in 1993-1996. Brian was a starter on Special Teams as a freshman and later earned the position of Safety. While at Michigan State he majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Sociology. Brian went on to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional athlete and played with the New York Jets and the San Francisco Forty-Niners in 1996. He finished his career in 2000 with the FFFA in Europe with the Iron Mask. As an educator and father of three, Brian Echols is very passionate about the future of our youth and believes that through Ultimate Development he will be able to guide the youth of today to become the dynamic leaders of tomorrow. Brian moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 2002. After moving to Phoenix he began his work with the valleys youth as a Behavior Monitor with the Dysart Unified School District. In 2003 he began working for Sabis International Charter School in South Phoenix as a Behavior Counselor. That year he also began coaching football at South Point High School leading the team to an undefeated season. Brian then went on to teach Life Skills and Character Development to the young men at Estrella High School in Avondale, Arizona from 2006-2008. At Estrella High School he also coached the boys basketball and football leading both teams to undefeated seasons during the 2006-2007 school year. His presence at Estrella High School had such a positive and profound effect on the overall campus climate; there was a great decline in discipline issues. The Character Development and Life Skills curriculum he created gave the students he worked with a hopeful and positive outlook on their future. From to 2010 to 2014 Brian was involved with RBI of Arizona, training youth, collegiate and professional athletes. He helped them develop physical and mental strength while enhancing their psychological advantages for their sport. Brian currently is the Founder and Head Trainer of Ultimate Development Athletics in which he promotes mentoring and coaching athletes through Faith, Family, Community, and Athletics since 2006. Brian is also the Director of Athletics at Skyline Education Inc. This places him over the Athletics at Gila River D-5, Skyline Prep, and AZ Compass Prep. In this role he oversees all Athletic Directors ensuring that the academics and athletics are aligned with NCAA educational standards. Along with athletics and education Brian prepares the student athletes by instilling the XV Pillars of Excellence, just to name a few; Character, Integrity, Respectable, and Accountability.
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