Purdue Northwest Hires Isis Brooks as Assistant Coach
The track and field program adds the former head sprints coach to its staff for the upcoming season.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Track & Field
Purdue University Northwest has appointed Isis Brooks as an assistant coach for the track and field program. Brooks joins the team to focus on recruiting efforts and program administration.
Why it matters
The hire brings collegiate coaching experience to the Hammond program as the school looks to strengthen its administrative and recruitment operations.
Brooks previously guided 14 student-athletes to personal-best performances during her tenure as head sprints coach at Southeastern Community College.
The players
Isis Brooks
She is the newly appointed assistant track and field coach at Purdue University Northwest who holds a Master of Science in human performance.
Purdue University Northwest
This is a public university in Hammond that competes in intercollegiate athletics.
Southeastern Community College
This is the educational institution where Brooks previously served as the head sprints coach.
Liberty University
This is the private evangelical university where Brooks earned her graduate degree.
Hampton University
This is the historically black university where Brooks completed her undergraduate studies.
The details
Brooks holds a USATF Level 1 track and field coaching certification and brings experience in managing academic support and team operations. She previously implemented sprint-specific training and strength programs at Southeastern Community College.
Timeline
2021: Brooks earned a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Hampton University.
2023: Brooks earned a Master of Science in human performance from Liberty University.
August 2024: Brooks began her tenure as head sprints coach at Southeastern Community College.
October 22, 2026: Purdue Northwest announced the hiring of Isis Brooks.
Season Trajectory
The hiring of a certified specialist aligns with the rigorous standards set by the USATF Level 1 track and field coaching certification program. This addition positions the staff to improve performance metrics relative to the development patterns seen at competitive collegiate institutions.
The program will likely see a shift toward the specific sprint-based training protocols Brooks implemented at her previous post. Her focus on academic support may also lead to higher retention rates among the current roster of student-athletes.
The takeaway
Staff changes in collegiate athletics often signal a shift in focus toward specialized training and recruiting. Prospective student-athletes should look for updated team protocols as the new assistant integrates her training methodologies.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Nwitimes.
