Holly Brooks is in her second season with the Lady Blue Hose after joining the Women’s Basketball staff last year after serving as an assistant coach at Concord University during the 2005-2006 season.
During Coach Brooks’ first year at PC, she was in charge of guard play and offense. For the 2007-2008 season her role has changed. Brooks will be working with the post players, the defensive side of the game and guard/forward rebounding.
During her time at Concord, Brooks led the Lady Lions preseason and postseason, which included their strength and conditioning program along with basketball skill sessions. Additionally, she assisted in game preparation, scouting opposing teams and recruitment of student-athletes.
"I am excited for Coach Brooks to work with the post players this year. It comes natural to her because she played post in college," remarked Vanco. "Defense fits with her personality – high energy and intensity."
Off the court, Coach Brooks continues as the staff’s recruiting coordinator.
"Coach Brooks has been here for a year now, and understands what type of kid we are looking for at PC. She is very good at building and keeping relationships with coaches and players."
After graduating from high school in northern Iowa, Brooks played basketball at Grand View College for one season prior to sustaining a career ending knee injury. Although she transferred to Iowa State after her injury, she was still very involved in the Grand View College program as Head Junior Varsity Coach. In 2004, she graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Elementary Education.
