On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Surry County High School had 6 students and Head Basketball coach, Chris Brown, to attend the final day of The 4th Annual Iron Sharpens Iron Conference in Hampton , VA.
The conference offered a financial literacy component for participants to engage in activities to understand finances, and to learn wealth-building strategies.
On the final day of the conference, keynote speaker and NBA Hall of Famer, David Robinson, of the San Antonio Spurs, gave the Surry County students a few minutes of his time along with NCAA Hall of Fame Coach, Tubby Smith. They encouraged the kids to excel in academics and to put quality into their training in preparation for what promises to be a great year for Surry County Athletics.
Students attending the event were seniors Tyler Haslam, Cayden Drew, and Dalton Piercei; Sophomores Adarian Byrd, Jayden Johnson, and Khalil Flowers.
Coach Brown was ecstatic about the conference and stated that, “it offered great opportunities for adults and young students to start to learn about financial literacy and financial management as well as life lessons that will encourage them to be proactive in their pursuit of their goals. It was a dream come true to be able to spend a few moments with 2 basketball Hall of Famers, David Robinson, and Coach “Tubby” Smith. The Superintendent of Surry County Public Schools was in awe to receive pictures of Coach Brown and members of the SCHS Basketball Team with The Admiral and Tubby Smith, but not surprised. Dr. Monroe said, “Coach Brown goes above and beyond for all scholars each and every day, and his 24/7 engagement lives up to the Cougar mission of Building Excellence, One Student at a Time! We look forward to excellence on and off the basketball floor for Coach Brown and our Cougars Basketball team this year. “
