"Coach John Brooks has impeccable personal integrity that was evident in all his dealings with student-athletes at the University of North Florida (UNF) for more than 13 years. He teaches his students how to excel in the game of golf at the junior, collegiate, and ultimately professional levels. Equally important, he assists young golfers to develop strong character values and life skills that prepare them for both personal and professional success. Coach Brooks has always demonstrated a genuine concern for the academic welfare of his student-athletes. He also is an extremely well organized and effective time manager with an advanced degree in business administration. This combination of skills and priorities, as well as his extensive relationships with golf colleagues around the nation, make him a particularly effective mentor for young people who have a genuine interest in golf."
Dr. Adam W. Herbert
President, Indiana University,
former UNF President and Chancellor of the State University System of Florida
"John Brooks was my golf coach at UNF in the early 1990s. I watched him develop the Osprey golf program into a national contender in NCAA Division I. From him, I learned key life skills that continue to benefit me in my professional career. Coach Brooks has a real appreciation for the essential traits necessary for junior golfers to become successful collegiate players. I appreciate his abilities and am confident that he can help parents and young players."
Kevin Smeltz
Director of Instruction, David Leadbetter Golf Academy and UNF Golf Alumnus
"I have seen Coach Brooks build meaningful relationships both in the Jacksonville community and abroad. These relationships played a key role in the development of his golf program at UNF. I have witnessed my two sons as collegiate golfers. From that experience, I have met a number of college coaches and have come to realize how much they respect John Brooks and his work. He is conscientious and will always give an honest assessment. I recommend him to work with junior golfers and to help parents with their child's junior golf development."
Steve Melnyk
Former ABC Golf Commentator
"As a resident of North Florida, I have witnessed the development of UNF's golf program for the past 13 years under Coach Brooks' leadership. He is an effective communicator who knows what it takes to help junior players improve. To be a successful professional golfer, you need a solid support team during your development years. John Brooks can provide that support to juniors as they strive to improve as players. I consider him an excellent resource for parents as well."
Laura Diaz
LPGA TOUR Winner
“John Brooks has created a tremendous concept in Red Numbers Golf! The world of junior golf is very complex and John is one of the few people with the knowledge to help juniors and their parents understand the intricacies of competitive junior golf. Given his background and expertise, John can also provide the right “road map” for a junior wanting to play collegiate golf. John has been extremely helpful to the American Junior Golf Association by sharing his knowledge with our membership through website and newsletter articles. I would highly recommend John Brooks and Red Numbers Golf to any junior who is serious about taking their game to the next level."
Stephen Hamblin
AJGA Executive Director
"John Brooks is a consummate professional and extremely knowledgeable and versed in the areas of navigating junior golf and managing college placement. His contacts, reputation, thoroughness and expertise will certainly assist any junior golfer with ambitions of being a student-athlete at the collegiate level. His record and experience as a coach will also allow him to help any family properly asses the potential opportunities for their son or daughter. Red Numbers Golf provides a wonderful service to all serious junior golfers and any family should feel confident knowing John is part of their team."
Ted Gleason
Former NCAA Division I Golf Coach and Founder, Road To College Golf
"John Brooks has had great success in developing junior golfers and helping them make the correct college choice. As a former college coach, he understands what it takes to be a successful collegiate player and will direct you to the areas that need improvement. I would highly recommend John and his program to any serious junior golfer."
Todd Anderson
Director of Instruction, Sea Island Golf Club
