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To train and develop well-rounded young men through elite basketball skill development, while instilling the values of discipline, growth, accountability, mental toughness, and brotherhood equipping them to thrive both on the court and in life.
We believe that the current and future generations have been given many things but without the trials that build gratitude, resilience, and character. Through New Level, we aim to bring back the value of hard work, internal drive, and brotherhood in a space that sharpens them as athletes and as young men.
C – Communicate & compete with confidence
H – Handle pressure & Adversity
A – Adjust after mistakes
M – Mistakes become lessons
P – Progress starts with ownership
S – Stay ready, stay focused and stay together
Brings a rare combination of high-level basketball experience, player development expertise, and youth mentorship to New Level Basketball Academy. His background spans collegiate coaching, professional playing experience, elite recruiting, and community-centered youth development.
Coach Jackson currently serves as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Benedict College, where he continues to develop athletes at the collegiate level while contributing to program growth and competitiveness.
Prior to Benedict College, Coach Jackson spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Florida Memorial University, where he earned recognition as one of the top recruiters in the Sun Conference. During his time at FMU, he helped recruit:
He also played a key role in helping lead the program to a Sun Conference Championship and a national ranking of No. 21—the school’s first national ranking in over 20 years.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Coach Jackson attended William M. Raines High School, where he was ranked among the top 50 players in the state of Florida as a senior. He gained national attention through:
Coach Jackson played collegiately at Seminole State College, Palm Beach State College, and Tusculum College (Division II), where he averaged:
He also set school records at Tusculum, including:
Following college, Coach Jackson played professionally in the Long Beach NBA Summer League and spent two seasons playing professionally in Hamburg, Germany.
Beyond coaching and playing, Coach Jackson has made a lasting impact through player development and mentorship. From 2004–2011, he served as director of one of the nation’s most successful exposure basketball combines, helping 100+ athletes earn opportunities at:
He has also worked individually with athletes who went on to play professionally and in the NBA, emphasizing skill development, preparation, and mindset.
Coach Jackson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Tusculum College and has applied his leadership beyond the court as:
He also organizes and directs the Annual STOP THE VIOLENCE Basketball Pro-Am in Jacksonville, Florida, partnering with nonprofit organizations to support community initiatives and youth empowerment.
Coach Jackson’s philosophy aligns directly with New Level’s mission:
He understands that at the middle school level, basketball is not just about performance — it’s about identity, confidence, and growth.
Jackson isn’t just leading training sessions — he’s helping establish a professional standard and long-term vision for New Level Basketball Academy.
This is development with purpose.
This is leadership through sport.
This is New Level.
Carolina Sports and Entertainment
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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