Brooke Justus is a native of Lexington, Kentucky and a proud alumna of Lexington United Volleyball, where she played competitive club volleyball throughout her youth. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and recently relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in March 2025. Brooke currently works at Toyota’s headquarters in Plano.

Now entering her third year of coaching, Brooke previously served as the head coach for Lexington United 12 Black, leading the team to a Silver Bracket Championship at the Presidents Day Grand Prix and a Gold Bracket Runner-Up finish at the LUV Spring Showdown. She also was the Head Coach at Beaumont Middle School, where her 6th grade team earned District Runner-Up honors and her 8th grade team finished 3rd in the district.

Brooke’s coaching philosophy centers on building each athlete’s confidence and love for the game while helping them grow into high-level competitors. She is excited to bring her passion, energy, and experience to Excel.