In this powerful episode of Blacklight On Sports, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, Ed.D., sit down with Donald “Donnie” Brooks, the Director of Athletics at Macalester College. With a career rooted in leadership and passion for sports, Brooks shares his journey from growing up in Houston, Texas, to becoming a transformative figure in collegiate athletics.
Brooks took on his role at Macalester in January 2019, following a notable career at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. His time as the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Millsaps, combined with his background as a student-athlete at Springfield College and his Master’s in Sports Management, has shaped his vision for athletics and student success at Macalester. Before his current role, Brooks spent five years at Dartmouth College, contributing significantly to Peak Performance within athletics.
Throughout this conversation, Brooks delves into his path to leadership, his dedication to fostering athletic excellence, and his unwavering commitment to shaping the next generation of student-athletes. His story is one of perseverance, vision, and breaking through barriers in a predominantly white, male-dominated field.
Guest:
Donald “Donnie” Brooks
Director of Athletics at Macalester College
@macalester.edu
Hosts:
Charles Hallman & Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, Ed.D.
MSR Sports Columnists
