East Central Community College welcomes Assistant Director of Athletics Brooks Warren. An ECCC alum and former Diamond Warrior, Warren returns to East Central after a stint as an athletic academic advisor at Mississippi Gulf Coast. He brings experience as a player and administrator at the community college and four-year levels.
"I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to return to East Central and serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics," said Warren. "East Central has been home to me since my first years as a student-athlete and now, in my young professional career as an athletic administrator. I am thankful that Dr. Gregory, Mr. Paul, and others see it fit for me to serve in this role. Having the opportunity to serve not only the institution but also the surrounding district is a dream come true!"

Warren was an All-MACCC pitcher at East Central Community College, where he was the team's Co-Pitcher of the Year. He also earned a spot on the NJCAA National Baseball Team which competed at the NBC World Series. The New York Mets selected him in the 20th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He went on to play at Southern Miss in 2019 and closed out his collegiate career at Mississippi College. While at MC, he earned a spot on the Gulf South Conference All-Academic Honor Roll.
Warren returned to his alma mater, where he worked as a graduate assistant athletic director and assistant softball coach. He also worked in turf management for the physical plant and as a student services assistant.
Warren graduated from ECCC with an associate's degree. He completed a bachelor's in kinesiology and a master's in intercollegiate athletic administration while at Mississippi College.