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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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August 17, 2007 |
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Rhode
Island College Names Dean Brookes
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
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Providence,
RI—Rhode
Island College has named Dean Brookes as an
assistant men’s soccer coach. He will assist Head Men’s Soccer Coach
John Mello with all phases of the RIC men’s soccer program
including recruiting, scouting, administering practice and game
coaching. |
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The Stoke, England native is currently a staff coach with the New
England Revolution Academy and is a coach with Bruno United of the
Massachusetts Premier League (U12). Brookes served as a staff coach
with the Olympic Development Program from 2003-05 and was the New
England Region Manager for Major League Soccer Camps from 2001-04. |
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He
played four years as a forward while at De Montfort University in
Bedford, England. Brookes went on to play left defense for the
Newcastle Town F.C. semi-pro team. |
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Brookes earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from De
Montfort University in 2000. |
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He
is single and resides in Manville, Rhode Island. |
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