Matthew Brooks - TFRRS PROFILE
Getting to Know…Matthew Brooks
Legal Name: Matthew Brooks
Preferred pronouns: He/Him
Date of Birth: 11/30/2005
Birth Location: North Chicago, Illinois
Social Media
Twitter: Mbrooks8124
Instagram: Mattbrooks_87
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track and Field, Basketball, Cross Country
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Four-time IHSA State Qualifier in Track and Field, State finalist in 100m and 200m, finishing fifth in 200m and sixth in 100m, four-time NLCC All Conference T&F, Lake County 100m Champion 23’, NLCC 100m champ 23’, NLCC 200m champ 22’ 23’ 24’, NLCC 400m champ 24’, Indoor top times qualifier finishing 10th over 200m, Finished top 5 overall in 2024 over 200m in IL at 21.50, Sectional champ 100m 24’, Sectional champ 200m 22’ 23’ 24’, Sectional champ 400m 21’ 22’
What is your favorite sports memory? Making State finals in 2024 and winning my 100m prelim heat
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Coach Aubrey, my late uncle and Coach
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll at NCCHS 24’
Dual Credit Student at CLC earning 24 credits in high school
Honor roll at CLC 23’ 24’
3.6 cumulative GPA
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Physical Education
Family
Son of Matthew Brooks, Sr., and Nakisha Usher-Brooks
Brothers and/or sisters: Brianna Brooks
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports?
Dyshawn Gales, cousin, Football (South Dakota State University and Cleveland Browns)
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I like scene shop for theatre
What is your dream job? Personal trainer/Coach
Why did you choose Chicago State? It was a great fit for me and I liked the culture
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Hanging out with friends and family
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I have 24 college credits before actually graduating high school
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Quincy Hall
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Competitive
What is your favorite food? Mac and yams
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken and rice
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family and late family members
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Be patient
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Mr Beast, Mr Beast, Mr Beast
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Wicked Games
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? As a AD or other education administrator in my hometown district
