What Makes  JCS Chicago Trojans Basketball Great?

Jackson Community Services Chicago Trojans' mission is to develop student-athletes from underserved and under resourced communities and give them opportunities to develop their skills, talents, and prepare for their future success.

 

Jackson Community Services Chicago Trojans' Basketball program mission is to develop student-athletes from underserved and under resourced communities and give them opportunities to develop their skills, talents, and prepare for their future success. Chicago Trojans Basketball Program was created by Coach Marlon Jackson in 1997. Coach Jackson started coaching young men as a way to encourage and reward students to succeed in the classroom. Chicago Trojans Basketball was a component of the Isaiah Tutoring and Mentoring Program (ITMP). After being mentored and tutored young men enrolled in ITMP would then compete in citywide basketball tournaments. Within its first year the Chicago Trojans became a household name. 17 years later, Chicago Trojans has become an instructional and competitive basketball program that continues to promote sportsmanship, high academic achievement, and strong skills development programs for youth 10 to 17 years old.

 

 

2013

AAU Illinois State Champs 

 All National Academic Team

Youth Basketball of America National Champs 

 

 

2012

NAYS National Champs

 All National Academic Team