John E. Brown has over 20 years of experience in equipment management and coaching youth hockey. He has worked for the Detroit Lions for 16 years as an Assistant Equipment Manager, coordinating equipment operations for games, practices, and the Super Bowl. Brown also has experience as an assistant youth league manager and hockey equipment specialist. He currently serves as a volunteer youth hockey coach and instructor.

1. JOHN E. BROWN
35611 Glenwood Road
Wayne, MI 48184
810-602-1395
Jbrown3129@yahoo.com
Education: Milford High School/Huron Valley 1994 -1998
Oakland Community College 1998
Working towards a degree
USA Hockey Referee Certification Level 3 1995 - 1999
Detroit Lions/Ford Field Skills Enhancement 2005
Series through Wayne State University
American Equipment Managers Association 2006 - Present
(AEMA) Member
Honors/Awards: Cevil Beasley Memorial Scholarship 1998
Daughters of the American Revolution 1998
Good Citizen Scholarship
Air Force Recruiting Service - Honorary Recruiter 2008
Work
Experience: Detroit Lions Incorporated 2000 - 2016
Allen Park, Michigan
Assistant Equipment Manager
Responsibilities:
- Implement game day responsibilities for all games, home and away;
open and close locker room, assist players and coaches with equipment
and apparel, monitor the game and players and repair equipment as
needed, supervise game day staff, and facilitate loading of trucks with
equipment during post game.
- Maintain effective communication with coaches, executives, supervisors,
facility and stadium staff to ensure efficient operation of the equipment
department.
- Coordinate hiring of seasonal interns and part-time employees as well
as teach and mentor proper equipment procedures and responsibilities.
- Collect, disburse, fit and maintain equipment related to players and
coaching staff.
- Assist with ordering and processing all materials and equipment for the
NFL season within a departmental budget.

2. - Coordinate with coaches in the setup and execution of practices,
including Super Bowl XL, 2006.
- Process and maintain the department's equipment reports.
- Assist in the set up, upholding, and closing of the locker room.
- Process personnel data for all coaches and players.
- Prepare equipment for all games, home and away.
- Maintain accurate player files and records for equipment disbursement.
- Oversee daily collection and distribution of laundry duties.
- Maintain confidentiality of all coaches, players, and support staff.
- Set-up and coordinate practice and practice fields with coaching staff.
- Facilitate packing of all player’s equipment for all games, home and
away.
- Coordinate all game jersey alterations as well as packing for all games.
Lakeland Ice Arena 1998 - 2000
Waterford, Michigan
Assistant Youth League Manager
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate practice and game schedules for all teams.
- Supervise distribution of all uniforms.
- Schedule on and off ice officials.
- Coordinate registration for coaches, players, and on ice officials for USA
Hockey.
- Facilitate interviews for prospective coaches.
- Mentor on and off ice officials.
Perani’s Hockey World 1996-1997
Waterford, Michigan
Equipment specialist, Sales associate
Responsibilities:
-Assist customers with choosing proper fitting skates and equipment.
-Goalie equipment specialist.
-Equipment maintenance, Skate sharpening, stick repair.
-Provide excellent customer service.
-Equipment and supply sales.
-Arrange, inventory and restocy merchandise.
-Assist with team and group sales.
North Oakland Referee Association 1995 -1999
Waterford, Michigan
Amateur Hockey Referee
Responsibilities:
- Officiate youth hockey games.
- Coach and mentor game skills to lower level age groups.
- Promote good sportsmanship.
- Coach and teach younger officials of proper procedures and etiquette.
- Facilitate rules of the game.
Special Skills: Communication, Organization, Leadership, and Microsoft Office.

3. Community
Service: Tour guide and speaker for youth groups and other visitors at
the Detroit Lions Facility
Head Coach, Allen Park Hockey Association 2015-2016
Motor City Bulldogs Hockey Club
Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations 2014-2015
Westland Youth Association Hockey Coach / Equipment Manager
Director of Coaching Development 2010-2014
Lakeland Ice Arena Hockey School Instructor 1998 - 2000
Kerbawy & Quent Riha Goalie Schools Instructor 1999 - 2000
Athletic
Background:
Assistant Coach Milford High School Hockey 1999 - 2001
Player:
Hockey 1983 - 2001
Baseball 1985 - 1994
Golf 1996 – Present
References: Tom Lewand
Former President, Detroit Lions
tomlewand@mac.com
Jim Schwartz
Defensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
Former Head Coach, Detroit Lions
jamesjschwartz@comcast.net
Teryl Austin
Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions
teryl.austin@lions.nfl.net