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NEWS! Brooks Sweet New Director of Coaching
After a lifetime of making a significant impact on lacrosse around the world, Mr. Brooks Sweet looks to continue that impact in Brevard County as the new Space Coast Lacrosse Director of Coaching. His responsibilities include youth coaching, shaping and directing the vision of the club and providing coaching education.
“I am very excited and ready to make an impact on the growth of lacrosse on the Space Coast. My greatest asset is being on the field, working directly with players – passing on a lifetime of playing and coaching experiences,” states Brooks.
It is not an understatement to say that Brooks was the best player in the world during his time. In fact, with his 7 goals that helped USA defeat Australia to win gold in the 1982 World Lacrosse Games, Brooks earned the title of “Player of the World.” The list of accomplishments for Brooks is long; a few of the highlights include the following:
- Hall of Fame inductions into National US Lacrosse, University of Massachusetts, New England Lacrosse and at his alma mater, Ithaca High School.
- Four-time All-American and team captain at UMASS, gold medal winner playing on the U.S. National Lacrosse Team earning Most Outstanding Attackman and All-World honors, team captain and three time league All-Star for the Baltimore Thunder of the Pro Indoor Lacrosse League
- Boston College Men’s Head Lacrosse Coach, two-time Ivy League High School Coach of the Year, Poly Prep County Day School State champion, current Monte Verde Head Coach
- One of the pioneers of STX Lacrosse generating approximately $2 million in sales annually for the company
“What can we say? We are ecstatic to have Brooks. Who wouldn’t be? On day one he connected with the players immediately with his positive, energetic personality and knowledge of the game. Space Coast Lacrosse is ready for takeoff!” Space Coast Board of Directors.
