Behind Sports - Interviews With Athletes And Sports Professionals

Brian Fitzsimmons is an award winning author and the Head of AOL Sports. He is responsible for the production of sports editorial content, video programming, social media, and corporate partnerships.   In just under one year in that position, Brian has helped execute a successful digital strategy overhaul which led to dramatic traffic growth, the launch of two original sports shows and exciting premium partnerships. The award-winning author of “Celtic Pride: How Coach Kevin Boyle Took St. Patrick to the Top of High School Basketball,” Fitzsimmons previously served as a senior writer and managing web editor at MSG Varsity for nearly five years.  His first book, which coincides with the acclaimed HBO documentary “Prayer For a Perfect Season,” was given the prestigious Editor’s Choice award and a Rising Star designation. One year after earning his first nomination by the New York Press Club Journalism Awards for his coverage on basketball, football and recr