Brett McLeod joined the Northwest University women’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach before the 2025–2026 season. Prior to joining Northwest, Coach McLeod served as the head girls’ basketball coach at Burlington-Edison High School in Burlington, Washington, from 2016 to 2025. During his tenure, he became the winningest girls’ basketball coach in school history. His teams earned 166 victories, made six state tournament appearances, captured four state trophies, and competed in three state championship games. His accomplishments include being named the Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association’s 2A State Coach of the Year twice, Northwest Conference Coach of the Year, and Skagit Valley Herald All-Sports Coach of the Year.
From 2002 to 2010, Coach McLeod served as head girls’ basketball coach at Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Washington. His teams won over 100 games, he was named the School District Coach of the Year, and he coached the last Oak Harbor basketball team to go to the state tourney. He has also been a JV high school boys’ basketball coach for five years during his coaching and teaching career.
Coach McLeod earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Washington and a Master of Teaching degree from Whitworth University. He has dedicated 31 years to teaching and coaching in Washington state and currently teaches with the Oak Harbor School District.
Brett and his wife, Shannon, have two children, Alyssa and Gage. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, following college football, cheering on Seattle sports teams, going to the gym, exploring the Pacific Northwest outdoors, and reading. He and his family attend SEA Church in Seattle’s University District.
In his role at Northwest University, Coach McLeod hopes to magnify God and uplift others by coaching with joy, courage, and a growth mindset.
