Flowers more than ready to lead Wayne Country Day
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David Flowers officially began his role of Wayne Country Day School Athletic Director earlier this month.
Flowers has worked at Wayne Country Day for the last six years as the school’s assistant athletic director, and boys’ head basketball coach. At times, Flowers also coached girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ golf and boys’ tennis.
“It was a no-brainer,” WCDS headmaster Todd Anderson said about promoting Flowers. “He’s very good at what he does as a coach and as an administrator, so it wasn’t hard to make a decision.
“It was easy to appoint him. He was just that obvious.”
Flowers said the transition from assistant A.D. to A.D. had been a smooth one.
“It’s exciting and something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and now the opportunity to do it is here,” Flowers said. “I’ve been a part of athletic programs for 12-15 years, and here I’ve been a part of it for six, so it’s nothing that’s too new, just the title is new, and the responsibilities are a little bit greater than they were earlier.”
The freshly-minted A.D. already knocked two big tasks off his list: Hiring a new head baseball and basketball coach. Flowers worked diligently to fill the positions, hiring former UNC Tar Heel Adam Pate to lead the baseball program and Keith McLawhorn to coach basketball.
“It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be,” Flowers said about hiring new coaches. “I know Keith is going to do a terrific job, and for baseball, Adam was our number guy as well.
“They are both going to step into their roles and do fine.”
Flowers noted that one of the strengths he brings to the table is being able to connect quickly with people and prepare student-athletes for life after high school.
As far as long-term plans, Flowers said he doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel at WCDS and wants to preserve the school’s long run of success.
“It’s good to be at a school like this that’s already successful,” Flowers said. “There’s a lot of backing and a lot of support.”
However, Flowers added he would like to bring his style to the school’s athletic program. Flowers replaces longtime A.D. Michael Taylor, who stepped down as A.D. in late June.
“We’re going to keep the program going like it’s been going,” Flowers said. “But there are going to be things that are different, and sometimes change can be good, and It’s okay to have a new face every now and then for people to see.
“Everyone is in the same boat, and we’re going to keep it going.”
Flowers said he is honored to have Anderson’s full support and wants to make sure every coach at Wayne Country Day knows they have Flowers’ full support and backing.
“It’s amazing to have someone in your corner always,” Flowers said. “That’s the thing I’ve stressed to the coaches that I’ve talked to as the A.D. that one of my number one jobs is going to be to let them know that I’m always in their corner.
“Every chance I can, I’m going to back them up, and I think if they see that, then they’ll want to be a part of your school and want the program to be successful.”
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David Flowers officially began his role of Wayne Country Day School Athletic Director earlier this month.
Flowers has worked at Wayne Country Day for the last six years as the school’s assistant athletic director, and boys’ head basketball coach. At times, Flowers also coached girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ golf and boys’ tennis.
“It was a no-brainer,” WCDS headmaster Todd Anderson said about promoting Flowers. “He’s very good at what he does as a coach and as an administrator, so it wasn’t hard to make a decision.
“It was easy to appoint him. He was just that obvious.”
Flowers said the transition from assistant A.D. to A.D. had been a smooth one.
“It’s exciting and something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and now the opportunity to do it is here,” Flowers said. “I’ve been a part of athletic programs for 12-15 years, and here I’ve been a part of it for six, so it’s nothing that’s too new, just the title is new, and the responsibilities are a little bit greater than they were earlier.”
The freshly-minted A.D. already knocked two big tasks off his list: Hiring a new head baseball and basketball coach. Flowers worked diligently to fill the positions, hiring former UNC Tar Heel Adam Pate to lead the baseball program and Keith McLawhorn to coach basketball.
“It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be,” Flowers said about hiring new coaches. “I know Keith is going to do a terrific job, and for baseball, Adam was our number guy as well.
“They are both going to step into their roles and do fine.”
Flowers noted that one of the strengths he brings to the table is being able to connect quickly with people and prepare student-athletes for life after high school.
As far as long-term plans, Flowers said he doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel at WCDS and wants to preserve the school’s long run of success.
“It’s good to be at a school like this that’s already successful,” Flowers said. “There’s a lot of backing and a lot of support.”
However, Flowers added he would like to bring his style to the school’s athletic program. Flowers replaces longtime A.D. Michael Taylor, who stepped down as A.D. in late June.
“We’re going to keep the program going like it’s been going,” Flowers said. “But there are going to be things that are different, and sometimes change can be good, and It’s okay to have a new face every now and then for people to see.
“Everyone is in the same boat, and we’re going to keep it going.”
Flowers said he is honored to have Anderson’s full support and wants to make sure every coach at Wayne Country Day knows they have Flowers’ full support and backing.
“It’s amazing to have someone in your corner always,” Flowers said. “That’s the thing I’ve stressed to the coaches that I’ve talked to as the A.D. that one of my number one jobs is going to be to let them know that I’m always in their corner.
“Every chance I can, I’m going to back them up, and I think if they see that, then they’ll want to be a part of your school and want the program to be successful.”
