Indeed, he is. Brooks first contacted me about a year ago, and athlete motivation is always a central theme of our discussions. He often cites the ballistic athlete’s need for immediate gratification, and seems keenly aware of how a technology could potentially be used to enhance that motivation. Brooks was an early adopter of Freelap timing for sprint and hurdle training, and his feedback influenced the design of the current generation system. The prototypes were validated at OTC ESPN, and Syracuse Coach Hegland was among the first to test the production units. Although Brooks is in his mid seventies, he is not averse to trying something new, and it is noteworthy that he played a key role in improving the design of a system that Oliver, Gatlin, Eaton, Leblanc, and others have integrated into their training. He is an engaging speaker and I always listen intently when he is explaining something, often taking notes. I find him to be a combination of pragmatic wisdom and visionary.
Best,
Christopher