05/23/2026
Brooks High School is fired up to announce Mike Horton as the next Head Coach of Brooks Lions Football!
Coach Horton brings passion, toughness, energy, and a championship mindset to the Lions program. A former offensive lineman at University of North Alabama from 2005-2009, Coach Horton knows what it takes to compete at a high level and build a winning culture through hard work, discipline, and accountability.
Coach Horton spent 11 seasons at Florence High School, including 10 years as offensive line coach and one season coaching outside linebackers. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing physical, disciplined football teams and investing deeply in the lives of his players.
For the past four seasons, Coach Horton has served as Offensive Coordinator at Brooks High School, helping lead one of the area’s most explosive offenses. Under his leadership, the Lions averaged 36, 40, 37, and 33 points per game while helping multiple student-athletes earn opportunities to continue their football careers at the collegiate level.
More than wins and points, Coach Horton is passionate about developing young men, building relationships, and creating a culture that the Brooks community can be proud of. His vision, leadership, and love for Brooks make him the right man to lead this program into the future.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Mike Horton, his wife Jenny, and their daughters Maylen, Maggie, and Millie as the new First Family of Brooks Lions Football!
The future is bright. Go Lions!
