Helping Families Navigate Junior Golf and Manage College Placement
"Do you want an insider's view of college golf, college golf programs, coaches and universities? John knows. He is the "answer man" for every question you have or should have about the recruiting process. He will tell you what college coaches may not want to tell you. He will tell you where you should be looking, and where you should not. He will tell you the way it is, and the way it is not. He is a fantastic resource and a great guy. Both my son and I thoroughly enjoyed working with John and appreciated his insight during a difficult process."
Eric Gielow, Muskegon, MI
"As a parent, I found the most important quality John Brooks provided was setting realistic expectations. As someone with limited knowledge of the recruiting process and what coaches and schools are looking for, I appreciated the depth of knowledge John was able to provide me with. His numerous years of experience was immediately evident and I appreciated his straightforward attitude. John's understanding of the required prerequisites, both to play golf and succeed academically at the various levels of college golf programs, was particularly important as my son considered both NCAA DI and DIII schools. I am confident we would not have had such a successful outcome without John's guidance."
Barry Steiner, Boca Raton, FL
"We first met John Brooks when he spoke to an audience of parents at the Optimist International at PGA National regarding the expectations, myths and realities of college golf recruiting. He explained what it takes to move from the thousands of very good junior players to the ranks of a recruited junior player striving to earn a college golf scholarship. I came to the realization that John was very knowledgeable on all of the various junior golf tournaments in Eastern America. He is an invaluable resource when advising a prospective college golfer on how to target "best fit" schools while factoring in playing time and scholarship opportunities.
John has always been matter of fact and early on will tell the family that it is up to the player to exercise time management skills in order to succeed in college. John provided the expertise and guidance for my son to have the proper exposure among college coaches and continues to help us with summer tournament scheduling. I'm sure that if your child has the desire to succeed in college golf, then John Brooks can and will serve as a wonderful resource for you."
John has always been matter of fact and early on will tell the family that it is up to the player to exercise time management skills in order to succeed in college. John provided the expertise and guidance for my son to have the proper exposure among college coaches and continues to help us with summer tournament scheduling. I'm sure that if your child has the desire to succeed in college golf, then John Brooks can and will serve as a wonderful resource for you."
Mark McAndrew, Barrington, RI
"John Brooks is a meticulous professional. He is committed to navigating young players through the tournament maze to earn a possible spot on a collegiate golf team. Coach Brooks is highly regarded among the golf world and knows how to recommend potential "best fit" schools for your son or daughter. When Coach Brooks is in your corner he is totally honest with the parents as well as the player. He communicates efficiently and exhibits total belief in his charges. That belief bolsters incredible confidence in a young player. We think of John Brooks as our golf guru!"
Christine B. Fulford, Rocky Mount, NC
"Red Numbers Golf® is a unique consulting service that helps young golfers develop a game and a resume for college consideration. Their guidance, recommendations, and assistance in organizing a representative resume highlighting my child's golfing abilities has been extremely helpful. From his college coaching experience, John Brooks knows how to direct families so they can package this information in a manner that appeals to college golf coaches. I feel this professional approach has created opportunities for my son, which will allow him to continue competitive golf at the college level."
Dr. Jim Barsamian, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"As a parent, navigating the college golf recruiting process for my child felt daunting at first, but John made it so much easier for our family. His deep understanding of junior golf and the recruiting process gave us direction and peace of mind. John offered invaluable advice on how to communicate effectively with coaches and stand out in the recruiting landscape. John was able to balance our son's golf aspirations with finding a program that also fit academically and socially. We are grateful for John's expertise and highly recommend him to any family navigating this process!"
Will Owens, Baton Rouge, LA
Experts have a gift for making complex things understandable. John Brooks is an expert in advising junior golfers and their families on the complex path through junior golf to college golf—and beyond. Junior golf can be a maze of rankings, qualifiers, tournaments, and scheduling conflicts. John understands it all in excruciating detail and simplifies it. College golf was a complete mystery to us. John knows the colleges, leagues, programs, facilities and coaches. John helped our son focus on things that he could control to help him reach his goal of playing college golf—how hard are you willing to study? How hard are you willing to practice? Or, as John told him, “get good grades and shoot low scores!” Our son would not be where he is today without John’s personal, thoughtful expertise.
Alan Rose, Jr., Weston, MA
"We met Coach Brooks during my son's junior year in high school and during the past two years he has helped us navigate junior golf and manage the college evaluation and selection process. Coming from the northeast, we were uncertain as to what college golf opportunities were available for our son. Coach Brooks' honest and accurate advice was very reassuring and proved to be correct. He always responds quickly to our calls and emails and continues to show concern for my son's progress both on and off the golf course. I would recommend Coach Brooks to any junior golf family who is looking for experienced, honest information and advice regarding both junior and college golf."
Jeff & Debbie Kulbin, Needham, MA
"We came to John Brooks at a difficult time for our son and his potential college golf career. Our son was a very competitive junior player and because of my connections through the golf world, we thought everything would fall in place without any problem. The services Coach Brooks brought to us through Red Numbers Golf® were extremely helpful to both our son and our family. The road map to success, a focused training regimen, tournament schedules, a list of colleges that best fit him, and finally assistance in restoring our son's confidence all proved to be valuable. Our son is very happy at college and his game continues to improve. I highly recommend the Red Numbers Golf® program to anyone who is trying to navigate their way through the maze of junior golf while preparing for a collegiate career."
Scott Perry, Weddington, NC
We met Coach Brooks when our son was in 8th grade and worked with him for 5 years. We had little knowledge about how to navigate junior golf. Coach Brooks helped us find swing and putting coaches and guided us in tournament schedules that matched our son's progressive development. He was an honest and direct mentor to our son and also to us as parents. He served as a reassuring sounding board when we were concerned, frustrated, or confused. Above all else, he was critical in our ability to navigate the college recruiting process and facilitated multiple introductions through his unbelievably extensive network. Thanks to Coach Brooks our son is playing great college golf and loving every minute of it.
Chris and Sarah Robards, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
"We signed up with John Brooks at Red Numbers Golf® when our son was in the 7thgrade. At the end of each year, John exceeded our expectations, and we signed-up for another season. John’s mentorship and guidance with our son’s golf development truly helped him maximize his potential. As a result, when the college recruiting process started, our son was ahead of the curve and recently committed to his #1 choice Division I college program. It wasn’t our son’s #1 choice when we started the process, but it ended up his #1 choice. We have learned there is no perfect school, but there is a perfect school for each junior. With John’s mentorship, our son is well positioned to have a great college golf experience and pursue his dreams. Thank you, John, for 4 great years."
Don & Cindy Birdsey, Trophy Club, TX
"Navigating the waters of college recruitment was something that our family approached with caution when our son began his college selection process. He was playing well in junior golf, and we needed guidance regarding both who should be reviewing his play, and how we as a family could get it in the hands of the right people. John Brooks was there with an answer to all of our questions. Not only was he critical in helping us as parents develop a game plan we could put in place to get our son's golf game reviewed by coaches, he was also an outstanding resource for every/all questions throughout the recruitment process. He was very responsive and honest as well. We strongly recommend John Brooks for any potential student/athlete looking to play collegiate golf at any level."
Steve Starker, Purchase, NY
"Our son decided late in the process to pursue college golf. We had little if any experience with the junior golf tournaments and programs in the U.S., and living in Canada made matters more challenging. Coach Brooks and Red Numbers Golf® were instrumental in guiding us through the process, and his frank assessment and realistic advice were critical in our son achieving his dream of playing golf in college."
Steven & Jaymie Ho, Vancouver, BC
"What do you as a parent do to help your child build a portfolio that will get the attention of college golf coaches? Why not do what we did? Ask John Brooks for help. John will personally observe your child play a tournament and then have a lengthy, informative and comprehensive discussion with you and with your child. He will suggest a timeline; including tournaments to enter that will give your child the necessary recognition to be a viable college recruit. He can provide the guidance that will direct your child to the colleges that would be the best in terms of academics and athletics. There is no doubt that he provides a service that can make a huge difference in your child’s college career.
If you have a child you think is capable of playing college golf, have John Brooks evaluate him or her. He will not only tell you the truth, but will give you the direction your child needs. Any cost will be more than offset should your child be recruited, not to mention their ultimate well-being and satisfaction with their college. Believe me, my son is playing college golf thanks to John Brooks’ help and guidance. My appreciation for his help is endless."
If you have a child you think is capable of playing college golf, have John Brooks evaluate him or her. He will not only tell you the truth, but will give you the direction your child needs. Any cost will be more than offset should your child be recruited, not to mention their ultimate well-being and satisfaction with their college. Believe me, my son is playing college golf thanks to John Brooks’ help and guidance. My appreciation for his help is endless."
Dr. Alan Graham, Princeton, NJ
John Brooks brings years of experience as a successful collegiate golf coach and as a top junior golf consultant. When our son started his junior golf journey, John crafted a personalized path that ultimately led to him signing with a Division I college. With no previous knowledge of the extensive junior golf circuit, we turned to John to help us find the best overall programs for our son. John offered invaluable guidance on tournaments, coaching, and the entire recruiting process. We truly appreciate his honest approach and his commitment to setting realistic expectations every step of the way.
Matt & Deb Stover, Dallas, TX