Joseph Isaiah Jackson
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic golf coach with a proven track record at the University of Memphis, enhancing player performance through tailored practice plans and effective recruitment strategies. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams to significant victories, while excelling in event organization and performance analysis. Strong communicator with expertise in skill development and team dynamics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Men’s Golf Coach
University of Memphis
Memphis
07.2023 - Current
- Coached team to attain 2nd victory within tenure, fall of 2025 at Quail Valley Collegiate
- Led team to victory at Gulf Coast Collegiate, marking first win since 2018-2019 American Athletic Conference Championship.
- Advanced team standing from 106 during the 2023-2024 season to 60 at halfway mark of the 2025-2026 season.
- Developed daily practice plans to improve player performance and skill acquisition.
- Assisted individual players in skill development, fostering improvement in techniques.
- Recruited prospective student athletes, contributing to a stronger team roster.
- Organized Memphis Intercollegiate event to increase team visibility and foster community engagement.
- Managed financial responsibilities including expense reports and ordering team gear.
- Sorted and allocated team gear and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Recruited prospective student-athletes, securing one men's golf signee and three women's golf commitments, strengthening team roster.
- Elevated men's golf ranking from 212th to 196th, contributing to overall team competitiveness during 2022-2023 season.
- Improved women's golf ranking from 217th to 200th, enhancing program visibility and recruitment appeal.
- Developed daily practice plans tailored to individual player and overall team needs.
- Assisted players in skill enhancement through specific training sessions.
- Organized two home events: Falcon Florida Classic and The Dolores Black.
- Managed distribution and maintenance of team gear and equipment.
- Facilitated financial tasks, including travel arrangements and expense reporting.
Professional Golf Career
Self Employed
Memphis
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Winner of the Swing Thought Tour Event, Lansing MI in Sept of 2021
- Competed in Swing Thought Tour and All-Pro Tour (APT) tournaments, refining competitive skills and gaining valuable experience.
- Participated in Korn Ferry Q-School, aiming for progression in professional golf career.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
University of Memphis
Memphis
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Volunteer Assistant Coach at The University of Memphis
Strength and Conditioning Intern
University of Memphis
Memphis
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared weight room for team lifts, ensuring optimal organization for effective training sessions.
- Reorganized weight rooms post-lifting sessions, contributing to a clean and safe training environment.
- Guided by strength and conditioning coach Darby Rich in workout preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise, Sport, and Movement Sciences
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN11.2020
Associate of Arts -
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-2018
Skills
- Player recruitment
- Practice planning
- Performance analysis
- Putting techniques
- Custom practice plans
- Course management
- Event organization
- Team dynamics
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Skill development
Professional Golf Career
07/01/21, 10/31/21, Winner of the Swing Thought Tour Event, Lansing MI in 09/2021., Played on the Swing Thought Tour and the All-Pro Tour (APT)., Competed in Korn Ferry Q-School.
University Of Memphis Golf Career
August 2018-May 2021
- NCAA Division I Ping All-American - Honorable Mention 2019-20.
- 2019-2020 U of M record setting single season stroke avg in program history at 70.00 (1st in U of M History).
- 2018-2019 U of M season stroke avg of 72.61 (8th in U of M History).
- 2020 Mississippi Amateur Champion with a score of 69-70-70-69.
- 2018 Patriot All-America Champion in Phoenix, AZ with a score of 67-68-70 (Top 50 Amateur Tournament in the World).
- American Athletic Conference Golfer of the Month for October 2019 and the American Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week in March 2020.
- Medalist for the East Bay Deli Classic in 2018, 66-73-70.
- Finished 2nd in the Dogwood Invitational in 2019 with a score of 68-69-68-63. (a top 50 Amateur Tournament in the world).
- Played in the Southern Amateur, Western Amateur, Sunnehanna Amateur, and two US Amateurs (2018 at Pebble Beach and 2020 at Bandon Dunes). All these tournaments are in the top 10 amateur tournaments in the world.
- Played in the WEB.COM Wichita Open in 2019.
- Played in the PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship in 2020.
Meridian Community College Golf Career
August 2016-May 2018,
- Finished as the Medalist 5 times while at Meridian CC.
- Finished in the top 10 in Meridian CC golf schedule in 17 out of 19 tournaments.
- Named the MACJC Player of the Year in 2016-2017 and Medalist at the MACJC State Tournament.
- NJCAA Freshman All-American and NJCAA Ping All-American 1st Team for the 2016-2017 season.
- NJCAA Ping All-American 1st Team for the 2017-2018 season.
- Led the Meridian CC Eagles to a 2nd place finish in the 2018 NJCAA National Championship.
- Ranked as the #1 golfer in stroke average (71.90) and most eagles (12) in JUCO in the 2017-2018 season.
Timeline
Assistant Men’s Golf Coach
University of Memphis
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Bowling Green State University
08.2022 - 07.2023
Professional Golf Career
Self Employed
07.2021 - 10.2021
Volunteer Assistant Coach
University of Memphis
05.2021 - 10.2021
Strength and Conditioning Intern
University of Memphis
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise, Sport, and Movement Sciences
University of Memphis
Associate of Arts -
Meridian Community College