David Jackson

Responsibilities: Strength and Conditioning for Men’s Basketball

Joined VT Athletics Staff: 2007-2019, 2020-present

Prior to Virginia Tech: Was the men's basketball strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M during the 2019-20 season, and previously was a trainer in Los Angeles.

Education: Virginia Tech, 1997 (B.S. Health and Physical Education), Virginia Tech 1999 (M.S. Health Education)

Success at Tech: Jackson’s reputation as a leader and elite performance coach helped the Hokies to four straight trips to the NCAA Tournament. He has trained 15 All-ACC selections, including ACC Player of the Year Erick Green. Green played for the Denver Nuggets (2014-2015) and the Utah Jazz (2016) and is currently playing overseas. He also coached the talented All-ACC trio of Justin Robinson, Kerry Blackshear Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Alexander-Walker, a first-round NBA draft pick, is in his second season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Of Note: Jackson played basketball at Virginia Tech under legendary coach Bill Foster from 1994-97. He was a member of the 1995 team that won the NIT championship, and he also played on the 1996 team that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual national champion Kentucky. In his career, he played in 83 games for the Hokies, averaging 6.2 points per game. His twin brother, Jim, also played for the Hokies. Jackson holds many certifications including: CSCCa, NSCA, CSCS, CPR Certified, IYCA Certified.

Personal: Jackson grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin, and is married to Essie Jackson. They have two daughters, Fiona and Giselle. Hobby includes woodworking.