St. Thomas Aquinas High School Announces New Athletic Director Ryan Brown

Principal Kevin Collins and
Athletic Director Ryan Brown 

In the Spring of 2012, St. Thomas Aquinas High School undertook a monumental task: replacing the legendary Jack Leary as Athletic Director.  It was a long and arduous search, but in the end the ideal candidate emerged: Ryan Brown of St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Beginning July 1, Ryan will take over from Jack and begin a new era at St. Thomas Aquinas.  Currently Ryan is the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at St. Luke’s, where he has served since 2006. 

A three-sport athlete in high school, Ryan is a graduate of Middlebury College (VT) and is also pursuing his Master’s at Quinnipiac University (CT).  In between, Ryan earned 21 credits at Utica College (NY) where he also served as an Assistant Football Coach, Physical Education teacher and Football Recruiting Coordinator.

While at St. Luke’s, Ryan rebuilt the football program, leading them to success in both the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He also created and implemented a program designed to help instill leadership qualities in student athletes both on and off the field.

When asked about working with student athletes, Ryan indicated “it’s all about making a difference” in the life of a young person. “I had some exceptional role models in my life and I love to share the experiences and lessons I learned from them with young people.”

St. Thomas Aquinas Principal Kevin Collins had this to say about Ryan.  “He’s a big guy with an obvious big heart, ready to take on a big job.  From his first visit, it’s clear he’s going to connect with athletes, coaches and parents.”

The St. Thomas Aquinas High School community welcomes Ryan to the STA “family”.

Located in Dover, NH, St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a coeducational, Catholic high school community where young people are called to be challenged academically, to stretch their hearts spiritually and to embark on a journey to make a difference.   For more information, visit us at www.stalux.org or call (603) 742-3206.