He has also served as an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh and with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
As a three-year starter at wide receiver for the Colorado State Rams, Brookhart finished his career sixth on the program's list of all-time receptions with 111.
Brookhart worked for The International golf tournament in Denver, managing the event's corporate hospitality tents for one year.
He had been managing a speed camp on the side of his career for high school and collegiate football players.
Brookhart decided to forgo his business career and accepted an unpaid position with the Denver Broncos in 1995.