Coach Randall Jackson was a three year varsity basketball player at Garces Memorial high school in Bakersfield, CA. Jackson helped the team secure two back-to-back sectional championships. During the summers he played AAU basketball for team "I-Can All Stars", an Adidas sponsored program in Los Angeles, CA.

Jackson played basketball his freshman year at Fresno City College (CA), where the team won a California State Championship. He played one season at Lewis & Clark College (OR) before receiving a scholarship to play at Point Loma University (CA). The team was ranked in the top 25 (NCAA Division II) his junior season. Unfortunately, his playing career was cut short due to injury.

After his playing career, Jackson spent one season on the men’s basketball coaching staff at Greenville University (IL). The team finished second in the conference tournament. The following year, he became the lead assistant men's basketball coach at Lewis & Clark College (OR), where he spent five seasons. He coached six All-Conference players, two All-Region honorees, and two 1,000+ career point players. During the summers he led Nike youth basketball camps in Portland, OR. 

One of Jackson's greatest passions is mentoring students and athletes. He emphasizes the importance of recreation and leadership, and how these areas can positively impact overall well-being. While at Lewis & Clark, he taught physical education and fitness courses each semester. In addition to coaching, he served on two diversity and inclusion committees and facilitated workshops that explored topics including resources for academic success, wellness, leadership opportunities, and cultural competency.

After his time at Lewis & Clark, Jackson spent two years as the director of Roots Sports Academy (Longview, WA) before taking on his current role as director of Resilience Select.

Jackson graduated from Point Loma University with a bachelor’s degree. He’s finishing his master's in Education (coaching emphasis) at Greenville University est. '26. He is deeply committed to supporting the community and fostering growth, resilience, and a positive mindset in others.