LEXINGTON, KY Oct. 2, 2006 – Kentucky Youth Soccer proudly announces the appointment of Bryan Brooks to the newly created position of Director of Marketing and Communications.  Brooks will be responsible for the overall development and implementation of the organization’s marketing and communications strategic plan as well as a renewed focus on recruiting and retaining new corporate sponsorships. 

"Bryan is a highly successful professional who brings extensive grassroots experience and passion to his work," said Kentucky Youth Soccer Executive Director Kris Zander. "We are delighted he has decided to join our organization and we expect great things from him.  Bryan is a highly recognized leader who will fit in nicely with an experienced state office staff.  Additionally, this move will allow the entire staff office staff to focus additional efforts on existing programs and the development of new member benefits."

Prior to joining Kentucky Youth Soccer, Brooks worked for Host Communications since 2002, a Lexington based sports marketing company where he served in a variety of roles.  During his tenure at HOST, he served as the Tour Director for the got milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout, a 70-city National Soccer Tour until HOST sold the operation in 2004.  Brooks then moved into the Marketing Services group where he provided marketing and research support for the collegiate and corporate businesses.

Brooks attended the University of North Texas and began his career as part of the national office staff at US Youth Soccer in Dallas until making the transition to Soccer Promotions Manager for adidas America where he was involved in the management of the US Youth Soccer promotional contract .

"I am very excited to be a part of the Kentucky Youth Soccer family and look forward to the many opportunities and challenges ahead. Soccer has always been a major part of my life and I value the chance to try and give back to the game that has given me so much,” said Brooks. “My goal is to not only continue the strong tradition at Kentucky Youth Soccer, but to help it continue to grow and enrich the lives of youths across the state.”

Brooks is lives in Lexington with his wife, Becky. Brooks is a native of Plano, TX.