Coach Rhonda R. Jackson is a transformational basketball coach, educator, and mentor with over 20 years of experience developing student-athletes at the NJCAA, NCAA Division III, and elite youth levels. She is widely respected for her ability to build competitive, disciplined teams while cultivating a culture of academic excellence, character, and leadership. Her coaching philosophy centers on holistic development, addressing not only the athletic skill set but also the mental, emotional, and academic readiness required for long-term success.
As a former collegiate athlete at Minneapolis Technical College and Augsburg College in Minnesota, Coach Jackson brings a player’s perspective to her coaching approach. That firsthand experience as a student-athlete drives her passion for mentorship and her commitment to preparing young women to excel both on and off the court. She has served in key coaching roles at institutions such as Trinity Washington University and Montgomery College, where she was the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Student Academic Coordinator. During her tenure at Montgomery, she recruited over 40% of the student-athlete roster, implemented time management seminars, created academic GPA tracking systems, and launched showcase events like the “Unsigned Senior” series that elevated program visibility and recruitment success.
Coach Jackson is the founder of Saturday Basketball School (SBS), a high-performance skill development program serving middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes. Through SBS, she provides intensive training focused on individual growth, basketball IQ, and mental toughness, accepting only those athletes who demonstrate both passion for the game and a commitment to academic achievement. Her impact in youth sports extends across the nation through her leadership roles with Breakthrough Basketball, EXACT Sports Showcases, and the High School All-American Basketball Showcase. She is known for her ability to identify under-the-radar talent, adapt her coaching to various learning styles, and instill confidence and structure in players who seek to reach the next level.
An accomplished author, Coach Jackson has published several works aimed at empowering athletes and young leaders, including Basketball Dreams: From Basics to Brilliance, The Bad News Ballers, Hoops Around the World, and Embrace It. Erase It. Execute It. A personal development guide built on her signature E3M framework. Through these writings and accompanying seminars, she has helped countless athletes and professionals embrace mental performance, leadership, and mindset mastery.
In addition to her coaching and entrepreneurial work, Coach Jackson has a robust background in corporate systems and finance. She serves as a Senior Financial Systems Analyst at Marriott International, where she manages enterprise-level financial data projects and system integrations across global platforms. Her corporate expertise enhances her ability to lead with precision, manage complex logistics, and maintain operational excellence within her athletic programs.
Coach Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from Strayer University, as well as an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. She also holds a Professional Certificate in Sports Business Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (AlaskaX via edX), a DEI Foundations Certificate from Mentor Collective, and credentials in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving from LinkedIn Learning. She is CPR and First Aid certified.
Driven by a deep belief in discipline, integrity, and transformation, Coach Jackson continues to inspire a new generation of student-athletes to pursue their goals with resilience, character, and excellence. Her legacy is built not only in wins and championships but in the countless lives she’s impacted through coaching, mentorship, and leadership.
