On the Field, In the Family: West Muskingum and the Brownriggs

ZANESVILLE, OH – Nate Brownrigg has built quite the program at West Muskingum over the last four years, leading the Tornadoes to three winning seasons and an MVL small school division title.

Now, that legacy grows with two younger Brownriggs in the program, his sons Braxton and Hudson.

“Every guy dreams of having a son, especially sports guys being able to coach their kids, or be around their kids as the grow up in sports” says Coach Brownrigg. “I’ve been blessed with four sons, so I’ve been around youth sports: baseball, basketball, everything for a long time. But, getting to share what we do on the football field within our program with my boys is awesome.”

Among the several stops in his coaching journey, Brownrigg has seen his sons develop before officially joining the program.

Brownrigg says that growing up, Braxton was the more interested of the two in coming to football practices and workouts, while Hudson would ‘stay home to do his thing”, but notes that the development period has been awesome nonetheless.

Braxton is the eldest, with just one year left to play for his dad, though he is making the most of his final year at West Muskingum as the starting quarterback.

The senior says, “It’s super special to me. I’ve really dreamed of when I was a little kid growing up, playing for my dad, having success with him, and being able to share a good experience in high school.”

All the while, Hudson is just a freshman, yet feels the same about play for ‘Coach Dad’.

“It’s really nice knowing that he’s going to be there when I’m home to ask him questions, and it’s just really easy to have a relationship with him” says the young wide receiver and cornerback.

“He knows what I like and I know what he expects me to do.”

Having two sons on his team will always bring the most pride out of both coach, and dad.

“Words can’t really describe it. Something that I dream about, before being a dad, and then becoming a dad and being able to share what I love with these guys, the game of football, and seeing them kind of enjoy it and embrace the same stuff is awesome.

Whether it’s one more year with Braxton, or a handful more with Hudson, Coach Brownrigg can be assured that the football family legacy is in phenomenal hands.