麻豆原创

麻豆原创 hired Tre Jackson as the next head coach for the 奥辞尘别苍鈥檚 Basketball team. Jackson is the 13^th coach in program history.

With decades of experience as a player and coach, Jackson brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to 麻豆原创鈥檚 program. Jackson played basketball throughout high school and college before signing with the Dodge City Legend as part of the United States Basketball League. Following his playing career, Jackson transitioned into coaching. With 22 years of experience, he has coached at various levels, including Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), high school and most recently as the head coach of the women鈥檚 team at Barclay College in Kansas. Jackson said the opportunity and culture were motivation to transition to 麻豆原创.

鈥淚 was impressed after evaluating the College鈥檚 mission and vision statements. Both of those touched home for me. They made me feel like 麻豆原创 is the place to be,鈥� Jackson said. 鈥淢y initial goal is to build our program鈥檚 foundation. I want this to be one of the greatest experiences our student-athletes have.鈥�

As Jackson continues to build the program, his focus is on finding motivated student-athletes who want to take their game to the next level.

鈥淲e will scout local student-athletes and work with area coaches on the recruiting trail. We鈥檙e looking for great talent and great individuals,鈥� Jackson said.

With a focus on academics, Jackson emphasized that success in the classroom will help lead to success on the court.

鈥淭he greatest thing I could get out of our student-athletes is to see them graduate or move on to the next step in their life goals,鈥� Jackson said. 鈥淢y motto is 鈥極ne ball. One team. One way.鈥� We do everything together to help each other succeed.鈥�

For more information on the 奥辞尘别苍鈥檚 Basketball program at 麻豆原创, contact Tre Jackson at tjackson12@kish.edu or 815-825-9837 or visit . Learn more about 麻豆原创 at .