By HockomockSports.com Staff
Franklin has hired Gary Brown as its next athletic director, bringing in a familiar Hockomock League name from King Philip.
Brown, a Franklin resident, has spent the last nine years as the athletic director at King Philip, where he helped oversee one of the league’s most successful athletic departments. During his tenure, the Warriors added Unified Basketball, Unified Track and Field, and boys volleyball.
Before taking over at King Philip, Brown spent nine years in the athletics department at Harvard, including time as Associate Director of Athletics. He also had stops with MIT men’s soccer and the Bay State Games.
Press release from Franklin Public Schools:
Franklin Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gary Brown as the next Athletic Director at Franklin High School.
Mr. Brown brings nearly two decades of experience in athletic administration at both the high school and collegiate levels. For the last nine years, he has served as the Athletic Director at King Philip Regional High School and is widely respected throughout the Hockomock League for his leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to student-athletes. Before committing his time to high school athletics, Gary served as the Athletic Director at Harvard University for several years, where he was directly responsible for organizing and supporting their program, which earned multiple NCAA Division 1 national championships during his tenure. He has proven success in overseeing large athletic departments, policy development and adherence, organizing major sporting events, and developing comprehensive student leadership programs
Throughout the interview process, Mr. Brown distinguished himself through his clear vision for educational athletics, his emphasis on relationship-building, and his student-centered philosophy. His belief in “Education Through Athletics” reflects a strong commitment to using athletics as an extension of the educational experience, helping students develop teamwork, accountability, leadership, sportsmanship, and resilience
The selection process included four focus group sessions involving members of the Franklin High School administrative team, student-athletes, FHS coaches, and Franklin Public Schools District administrators and directors. Feedback from all groups consistently highlighted Mr. Brown’s strong communication skills, positive leadership style, and ability to connect with students, staff, and families
As a respected and experienced Athletic Director within the Hockomock League, Mr. Brown’s familiarity with the league, its schools, the Town of Franklin, and its traditions will help ensure a smooth transition into the role. His experience and commitment will further strengthen and elevate our highly successful athletic program. His experience overseeing comprehensive athletic programs, mentoring coaches, managing budgets and events, and fostering inclusive athletic communities makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead Franklin High School Athletics into the future.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Brown to Franklin High School and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our student-athletes, coaches, and school community. He will assume this position after July 1, 2026. As part of his entry plan, Mr. Brown will be directly communicating with various groups within our athletic community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Maria Weber
Principal, Franklin High School
Brown, a Franklin resident, has spent the last nine years as the athletic director at King Philip, where he helped oversee one of the league’s most successful athletic departments. During his tenure, the Warriors added Unified Basketball, Unified Track and Field, and boys volleyball.
Before taking over at King Philip, Brown spent nine years in the athletics department at Harvard, including time as Associate Director of Athletics. He also had stops with MIT men’s soccer and the Bay State Games. Franklin has hired Gary Brown as its next athletic director, bringing in a familiar Hockomock League name from King Philip.
Brown, a Franklin resident, has spent the last nine years as the athletic director at King Philip, where he helped oversee one of the league’s most successful athletic departments. During his tenure, the Warriors added Unified Basketball, Unified Track and Field, and boys volleyball.
Before taking over at King Philip, Brown spent nine years in the athletics department at Harvard, including time as Associate Director of Athletics. He also had stops with MIT men’s soccer and the Bay State Games. Franklin has hired Gary Brown as its next athletic director, bringing in a familiar Hockomock League name from King Philip.
Brown, a Franklin resident, has spent the last nine years as the athletic director at King Philip, where he helped oversee one of the league’s most successful athletic departments. During his tenure, the Warriors added Unified Basketball, Unified Track and Field, and boys volleyball.
Before taking over at King Philip, Brown spent nine years in the athletics department at Harvard, including time as Associate Director of Athletics. He also had stops with MIT men’s soccer and the Bay State Games.