Jack Brooks is entering his first season as the Falcons head coach. In his three years as an assistant Brooks made immediate impact on the program. The Falcons won two South Coast Conference titles and advanced to the playoffs each year. His duties with the team have included working with the infielders and hitters, and also serving as third base coach. Brooks has coordinated the recruiting activities since arriving at Cerritos. Prior to coming to the Falcons, Brooks served as head coach for one season at Norwalk High School where he led them to their first CIF playoff victory in 10 years. His first coaching assignment came under the guidance of his father at La Mirada High School, where he spent two years as an assistant.

Brooks prepped at La Mirada High, where he played both baseball, for his father Kim, and football, where he played for John Mele. Brooks played in a total of four CIF title games, coming away with one title in the 1996 baseball championship. He was named All-League and All-CIF in both football and baseball. He then moved on to Loyola Marymount University where he was an infielder for four seasons (1998-2001) and was a part of three West Coast Conference Championship teams. Brooks graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and with a Minor in History. Brooks also completed his Masters in Athletic Administration and Exercise from Concordia University in 2008.

Brooks was married in July, 2006 to his wife Gris. Together, they have three sons, Brayden (5), Bobby (2), and Jack (1).