The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give a nostalgic look at institutional staff members each Friday as a part of the Conference's #FlashbackFriday initiative. The Conference will showcase an individual's past, both in visual and written forms, detailing where they have been and how they currently serve their athletic department. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #FlashbackFriday on the USA South's
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Heather Brown - Meredith College - Head Women's Golf Coach
- Former women's golf student-athlete at Appalachian State University (1984-88).
- Served as Team Captain and earned Team MVP honors as a senior year.
- Was a Class A PGA Professional in the Metropolitan, Connecticut, and Carolins sections from 1994-2008.
- Served as Head Women's Golf Coach at Appalachian State from 2008-17.
- Transitioned into the role of Director of Intercollegiate Golf at Appalachian State from 2017-23.
- Mentored more than 30 Academic All-Americans, coached a conference champion, and two USGA qualifiers while at Appalachian State.
- Was Director of U.S. Operations and Communications Liaison for Future Planet, building recruitment pipelines and fostering cross-cultural connections between Chinese athletes and NCAA institutions.
- Currently in the first season leading the Meredith women's golf program after joining the Avenging Angels in July of 2025.