Rich brazeau, founder and president - second nine consulting

As a former college golf coach, player, AJGA employee and overall fanatic for the college game I am very excited to be starting Second Nine.  I know that based on my 10+ years in the college golf industry that my knowledge, philosophy and network will allow me to help junior golfers and their families find their best fit for college golf.  My time with the AJGA has allowed me an even deeper understanding of junior golf, tournament scheduling and how this can directly affect college recruitment.  This can be a very stressful process for families and my job is to MAKE IT SIMPLE!

My philosophy on college placement revolves around finding the "best fit" for each player and family based on their priorities in finding a school.  Each player and family will have different wants and needs from an academic, athletic, social aspect.  After spending over 6 years as a Division 1 coach, I have seen hundreds of recruits go through this process and know what it takes to play at every level (Division 1, Division 2+3 and NAIA).  I am confident that my skills and knowledge will help families figure out what is most important to them and establish a great list of "target schools" based on their needs.  This is an incredibly important part of the process and often overlooked.  

I am also incredibly proud and honored to be one of the AJGA's College Golf Advisors.  The AJGA has been a huge part of my golfing life, as a player, employee and coach.  I am so happy to be working with them again.  

professional bio

2012-2015 - Assistant Golf Coach, United States Military Academy at West Point

2009-2012 - Assistant Golf Coach, Seton Hall University

2009 - AJGA, Operations

2008 - Golf Professional, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth NH

Education - MBA (International Business, Seton Hall University, 2011 - BS/BA in Sport Management, Seton Hall University, 2008

2006-2008 - Seton Hall Golf Captain

west point highlights

  • Team ranking rose in one year from 240 to 80 

  • Cultivated the #1 ranked recruiting class in 2013 with both recruits ranked in top 5 nationally

  • Secured commitments from two highly ranked 2014 recruits who are thriving in the USMA

          environment

  • Created extensive network in golf industry to develop relationships with potential recruits or donors

  • Managed donor base communication and relationships, including largest gift in program history of

    $500,000

  • Led the charge to create and implement first ever Army Golf Alumni event, seeing over 20% growth in

         two years

  • Tournament director for 5 tournaments, including 2014 Patriot League conference championship

  • Helped the 2013-14 team break 13 school scoring records

    • Including Low 54, 36 and 18 hole team and individual records

  • Directed charity clinics for Team RWB, one of the largest veteran outreach organizations in country

  • Coached 3 All Region players in 2015

  • Coached 3 Patriot League Tournament individual champions