Flushing, Queens, New York – Mr. Keith Goggin ’92, Athletic Director, announced today the appointment of Mr. Eric Brooks as Holy Cross High School Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr. Brooks has served for the last four years as Assistant Coach alongside Mr. Terry Tarpey ’83. Mr. Tarpey recently announced his decision to step away from coaching in order to focus his attention on his senior leadership role at HCHS as the school expands its mission to co-education.
Coach Brooks recalls fondly his own high school varsity basketball days when he helped his alma mater, Christ the King High School, to multiple wins over Holy Cross. From Christ the King Mr. Brooks attended Fordham University where he played NCAA Division 1 basketball and graduated in 1987. Mr. Brooks has built a distinguished career in coaching and classroom leadership. He brings great communication skills to the position.
Pictured from left to right are Mr. Terry Tarpey ’83, Mr. Eric Brooks, and Mr. Keith Goggin ’92.