Prairie Ridge boys soccer coach JC Brown is a man who always tires to learn better ways to get the most out of his players. He chooses his words carefully before speaking and often does a lot of reflecting.

Last year, Brown was the team’s junior varsity coach and upon taking the reins this season, he flipped the program around into a formidable one. The Wolves advanced to a Class 2A regional final, where they lost to Grayslake Central, 2-1.

For his efforts, Brown has been named the Northwest Herald Boys Soccer Coach of the Year.