Derek Brooks Makes Return as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach
6/25/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force Women's Basketball head coach Stacy McIntyre announced the return of Derek Brooks to the staff as assistant coach.
Brooks joins McIntyre's office ahead of the 2026-27 season, opening his third stint at the Academy and second with the Falcon women. Brooks initially served as the military assistant coach under former head coaches Andrea Williams (2014-15) and Chris Gobrecht (2015-17). Brooks made his initial return with the men's team from 2023-25 after manning assistant roles at both the United States Merchant Marine Academy (2018-22) and Siena College (2022-24). This year, Brooks returns to USAFA on the heels of a one-season run with the Lipscomb men's basketball team in 2025-26 as the offensive advisor. Brooks helped guide the Bisons offense, predicated on pace, spacing, and shooting, to one of the fastest offenses in Division I hoops.
In his most recent run with the Air Force men, Brooks served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. For the Falcons, he was a key component in the program's scouting efforts, had a heavy hand in player development and served as the team's academic and admissions liaison.
Brooks, who earned his Air Force commission from the Academy and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, enjoyed an outstanding playing career with the Falcons from 2008-2011. A four-year letterwinner and captain of the 2011 Falcon men, Brooks averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 49% from the field and 43% from three-point range. As a competitor, Brooks was named an NCSA All American and a Bob Spear Award recipient.
Following graduation, Brooks was a member of the bronze medal winning 2011 All-Armed Forces team at the International SHAPE Tournament in Mons, Belgium. He also competed for the 2012 All-Air Force team which won the gold medal at the 2012 Armed Forces Championships.
A native of Nathalie, Virginia, Brooks and his wife, Lauren, are proud parents of two children, Savannah and Dylan.
Brooks joins McIntyre's office ahead of the 2026-27 season, opening his third stint at the Academy and second with the Falcon women. Brooks initially served as the military assistant coach under former head coaches Andrea Williams (2014-15) and Chris Gobrecht (2015-17). Brooks made his initial return with the men's team from 2023-25 after manning assistant roles at both the United States Merchant Marine Academy (2018-22) and Siena College (2022-24). This year, Brooks returns to USAFA on the heels of a one-season run with the Lipscomb men's basketball team in 2025-26 as the offensive advisor. Brooks helped guide the Bisons offense, predicated on pace, spacing, and shooting, to one of the fastest offenses in Division I hoops.
In his most recent run with the Air Force men, Brooks served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. For the Falcons, he was a key component in the program's scouting efforts, had a heavy hand in player development and served as the team's academic and admissions liaison.
Brooks, who earned his Air Force commission from the Academy and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, enjoyed an outstanding playing career with the Falcons from 2008-2011. A four-year letterwinner and captain of the 2011 Falcon men, Brooks averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 49% from the field and 43% from three-point range. As a competitor, Brooks was named an NCSA All American and a Bob Spear Award recipient.
Following graduation, Brooks was a member of the bronze medal winning 2011 All-Armed Forces team at the International SHAPE Tournament in Mons, Belgium. He also competed for the 2012 All-Air Force team which won the gold medal at the 2012 Armed Forces Championships.
A native of Nathalie, Virginia, Brooks and his wife, Lauren, are proud parents of two children, Savannah and Dylan.
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