
Joshua Brookshire: Head Coach / QB’s
Coach Brookshire is entering his fifth season at Issaquah High School. Prior to coming to Issaquah he was a Defensive Backs Coach at The College of Idaho, where he also attended, receiving a BS in Math and Physics. Along with Coaching Football, Coach Brookshire is an On Time Graduation Specialist at Issaquah High. He and his wife Kaitlin have two sons, Aeden and William.
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Tommy T Louis III: Varsity Defensive Coordinator / LB's
Coach Louis is entering his 5 season at Issaquah High School where he will be coaching the Varsity Defensive Backs and be the JV Head Coach. Coach Louis played football at Spokane Fall CC and Central Washington University. He has coached for 11 seasons in the KingCo. Coach and his wife Leslie have two sons, Taylor and Tre and he enjoys golf, music, fishing and coaching. He is guided by the quote “Attitude reflects leadership”.
Karl Newberry: Assistant Defensive Backs / Head of Operations
Coach Newberry graduated from Oak Harbor High School where he was a four-year letterman for varsity soccer, as well as the Wildcat football team, where he contributed as safety, punter, and kicker. Additionally, Coach Karl has been actively involved in the Issaquah Youth Football community, coaching there for six years prior to joining the Issaquah High coaching staff in 2019.
One of Coach Newberry’s most memorable coaching moments came during an Issy JV youth game against 5-Star at Pop Keeney stadium, when, with no time left on the clock, a Hail Mary pass was caught and run into the end zone for a game-winning touchdown. And, of course, the 2019 win against Skyline to reclaim the coal bucket was quite memorable, as well.
When not coaching, Karl enjoys skiing, fishing, riding motorcycles, and boating with his family.
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Robert Polk: Running backs / JV Head Coach
Coach Polk moved here from Texas in 2022 with his family to take an Assistant Football Coach position. This year, he is working with the Running Backs. Coach Polk is also a UNS for IHS and an Assistant Coach for the Girl's Basketball and Track program. Coach Polk was a multi-sport athlete in high school and was recruited to play at the NJCAA D1 level. His experience with student-athletes began in 2015. Coach Polk's background is in Kinesiology and Sports Management.
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Kaitlin Shaw: Academic Coordinator
Coach Kaitlin Shaw is entering their second year as the Academic Coordinator for the Issaquah Football program. They are also an On-Time Graduation Specialist at Issaquah High School. This is their 10th year in the Issaquah School District.
She and her husband Zach live in Carnation with their two kids and their dog, Murphy. Their son, Lee is 5 and heading to kindergarten next year at Carnation Elementary, and their daughter Mavis is 3 and will continue at Spanish immersion preschool this year. As Academic Coordinator, they work to make sure our student-athletes stay on track so that they can be successful both in the classroom and on the field all season. Coach Shaw is excited to see what our team can accomplish this season!
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Reece Wonio: Froshmore Team Head Coach / Tight Ends
Coach Wonio is entering his second season with Issaquah High School Football where he leads the Frosh level offense and coaches the tight end group. This is also his second year of coaching football overall, and he looks to continue to grow and improve his knowledge and coaching of the game with the amazing coaching staff and players at Issaquah High School.
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Kjel Hanson: Strength and Conditioning / Defensive Backs
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Jacob Gardiner: Offensive Line
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Chris Hoell: Defensive Line
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Stephan Sweeney: Defensive Line
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Ibrahim Maqsood: Defensive Backs
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Rex Romer: Special Teams Coordinator / Receivers
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