Southwest Mississippi C.C. girls basketball assistant coach Alissa Adams has been formally announced as Brookhaven Academy's next head coach and Athletic Director.
Adams takes over the Lady Cougars' program following three seasons on Brent Harris' staff, who she also played for from 2015-2017.
Prior to acting as an assistant, Adams was the head coach at West Lincoln High School, where she compiled a 43-11 record. During her time there, she led those Lady Bears to the 2022 Final Four and 2023 Elite Eight, while also earning Region 7-2A Coach of the Year honors in '23.
Adams has also coached Amite School Center's girls squad and was named a 2021 MAIS All-Star Coach.
While playing at Southwest, Adams earned several accolades including an SMCC Academic Hall of Fame honor and being named an Honors Graduate, both in 2017.
Adams finished the 2015-16 season fifth in the NJCAA in assists per game and 12th in free-throw percentage. The next year she was named to the NJCAA All-Region 23 Team, the MACJC All-State Team and was an MACJC State Runner Up.
The Kiln-native is a graduate of Hancock High School. Adams received an associate's degree from SMCC, a bachelor's from Mississippi State and also obtained a Master’s Degree in Teaching from William Carey University.
Adams and her husband Tucker live in Smithdale and are the parents to daughters Amarie and Hollyn.
