Julia Brooks Joins Volleyball Staff
January 07, 2026 | Volleyball
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State volleyball head coach Julie Darty Dennis has added Julia Brooks to the staff as an assistant coach and coordinator of volleyball operations.
"I am thrilled to welcome Julia to StarkVegas!" said head coach Darty Dennis. "Julia came highly recommended and checked all the boxes and more of what I was looking for in this hire. She is a tireless worker with great energy, and she has a passion for serving and helping people. I can't wait for her to make an impact on our program and for her to help us give our student-athletes a transformative and special experience!"
Brooks joins MSU by way of Troy, where she most recently served as a graduate assistant with the volleyball team in the 2025 season. She also worked as a graduate assistant with the athletic business office and as a volunteer coach with Troy volleyball in 2024.
Brooks also had a stint as a professional volleyball player, playing for Esmoriz Ginasio Clube in Portugal early in 2024. As a college athlete, Brooks played volleyball for five years at Troy as a middle blocker, earning multiple All-Sun Belt Conference honors during her tenure as a Trojan.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Brooks received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Strategic Communications, both from Troy.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
"I am thrilled to welcome Julia to StarkVegas!" said head coach Darty Dennis. "Julia came highly recommended and checked all the boxes and more of what I was looking for in this hire. She is a tireless worker with great energy, and she has a passion for serving and helping people. I can't wait for her to make an impact on our program and for her to help us give our student-athletes a transformative and special experience!"
Brooks joins MSU by way of Troy, where she most recently served as a graduate assistant with the volleyball team in the 2025 season. She also worked as a graduate assistant with the athletic business office and as a volunteer coach with Troy volleyball in 2024.
Brooks also had a stint as a professional volleyball player, playing for Esmoriz Ginasio Clube in Portugal early in 2024. As a college athlete, Brooks played volleyball for five years at Troy as a middle blocker, earning multiple All-Sun Belt Conference honors during her tenure as a Trojan.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Brooks received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Strategic Communications, both from Troy.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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