Eric Brewton Jr. was added to the Lincoln Memorial University's women's basketball staff in the summer of 2018 as an Assistant Coach. In August of 2019 he was name the Interim Head Coach following the departure of head coach Krystal Evans.
“First off I would like to say thank you to Dr. Hess & Dr. Goins for the wonderful opportunity of leading the women’s basketball program,” Brewton said. “It’s an honor and privilege to have this responsibility and I am eager for the task. This season will be exciting for the players and our staff. The players are eager to get on the court and get to work.
“I would also like to thank Coach Evans for her leadership and mentorship.”
He comes from a two-year tenure at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, N.C., where he was an assistant women's coach and director of basketball operations.
At Chowan, Brewton helped guide the Lady Hawks into a winning culture, defeating No. 2/4 Virginia Union and No. 6 Francis Marion. He handled all administrative duties pertaining to travel, team budget and purchases for the program.
Brewton also designed and coordinated team gear, developed scouting reports and managed game film. He oversaw film play and student-manager academics, team and individual goals while orchestrating offensive and defensive practice plans.
Before his time in Murfreesboro, N.C., Brewton was at Middle Tennessee State University assistant the Lady Raiders under Hall of Fame head coach Rick Insell. He started as a student assistant manger from 2011-15 before being promoted to the student assistant video coordinator.
In his tenure at MTSU, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science organizational communication degree with a minor in athletic coaching in 2016, Brewton assisted Insell and developed responsibilities from handling equipment and apparel, scouting opponent game film to road trip agenda.
Brewton was also a supervisor manager for an AAU squad in Shelbyville, Tenn., while in college from 2012-16. He was a skills coach at an elite camp at Gardner-Webb University in 2017.
“Everywhere he’s gone, he’s experienced success,” Evans said. “He’s very organized and on top of things. He’ll be a big help with the day-to-day operations as well as coaching the guards and implementing our defensive schemes. What I like about him is he brings a lot of energy — high energy and all-around good person.”
“I’m really good with being energized. Every time I step on the court, it’s going to be 100 percent,” Brewton said. “I’m going to be able to push those girls, especially in this generation, and as young as I am, I know exactly what these girls are going through in life and being taught to better themselves at the next level.
“I want to bring energy and teach them on-and-off the court you have to give 100 percent every time you step on the court. Success is placing your trust in the work you put in before to accomplish your end result.”
