Bio

Jackson returns to Daytona State after most recently serving as the Head Coach of Santa Fe College Women’s Basketball, a role he began in June 2023. Prior to that, he spent two years at Florida A&M University, where he progressed from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach for the Division I Rattlers.

From 2016 to 2020, Jackson served as an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Daytona State College. During his tenure, the Falcons earned a Mid-Florida Conference Championship, three conference runner-up finishes, and three trips to the FCSAA/NJCAA Region VIII Tournament. Jackson was known not only for his strategic acumen on the court but also for his commitment to academic success and mentorship off the court.

Jackson's extensive coaching and administrative resume includes roles at Wingate University, Hampton University, and Livingstone College, as well as compliance and academic advisory positions throughout his career. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Psychology from Savannah State University and a Master’s degree in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania.

A native of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Jackson and his wife Naomi have three children: Jordan, Isaiah, and Russ Jr., and currently reside in Jacksonville, Florida.