The coaching carousel always commences during March Madness, and late last week it made a stop at South Alabama for Yolisha Jackson.
Jackson, a former South Alabama assistant coach, returned to the program three years after leaving it. Only this time she’s returning as the program’s new head women’s basketball coach.
“We are extremely excited about Yolisha leading our women’s basketball program,” said Athletic Director Dr. Joel Erdmann. “This search was as competitive as any I have ever been associated with. The candidates vying for the position were tremendously qualified and engaging. As the process evolved it became obvious that Yolisha was the best person for our program, our university and our community.”
South Alabama’s new head coach returns to the place where she spent seven years before leaving for the University of South Florida as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. During that time, the Bulls went 70-20 and made three trips to the NCAA Tournament.
But now she’s returning to Mobile to run the show for the Jaguars.
“I am blessed and humbled at the opportunity to return to Mobile and lead South Alabama Women’s Basketball,” Jackson said. “I would like to thank President Bonner, Dr. Joel Erdmann and the rest of the South Alabama family for this amazing opportunity. Mobile is a special place with incredible fans, great tradition and tremendous support. I look forward to building relationships with our players, alumni, students and community. Now let’s get to work!”
Jackson replaces former head coach Terry Fowler, who was fired in early March after ten years with the Jaguars, including a 7-23 record this season.
