Our Coaches
Executive Director Howard Jackson runs the day to day operations of Chicago Trojans Basketball Program. Howard Jackson is an ordained minister and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theology. As a high school athlete, Howard was know for his wrestling abilities at Percy L. Julian.
Head Coach/Founder Marlon Jackson began his coaching career in 1997 under legendary basketball Coach James Garland and Faith Michael. Jackson's coaching philosophy centers around three main areas: working hard together as a team, rebounding/defending and attacking offensively always and often. Jackson helped to pilot Medgar Evers Boys Basketball program to three 50 wins seasons and the program deepest postseason tournament runs in CPS including two final four appearances in 2011, 2012. Coach Jackson was named Jr. High School Coach of the Year in 2010-2011; 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 from the Illinois High School Coaching Association and 2013 Midwest Coach of the Year for YBOA. Coach Jackson currently works with Youth Basketball of America under the direction of Kevin Woods and the Trojans are the lead team for the State of Illinois.
Assistant Coach Ed is beginning his 5th year of coaching. Coach Ed first started his coaching in the deep south of Atlanta. Coach Ed is excited about the opportunity to continue to work with the youth through Chicago Trojans. Coach Ed has a passion and gift to work with youth and to not only teach the game of basketball, but also to instill in them principles that will help them in life to become productive men in society.
Assistant Coach Dervel Jackson is just beginning his coaching career. Coach D. Jackson is a student at Harold Washington College and has been coaching for over a year. Coach Jackson loves the game of basketball because it brings different groups of people together and it challenges players to think in different situations. Coach Jackson believes that playing basketball can heighten your critical thinking skills.
Assistant Coach Stewart has over 25 years coaching players at both the elementary and high school levels. Coach Stewart has mentored at risk youth and has a yearning desire to see them succeed on and off the court. Coach Stewart brings to Chicago Trojan strong leadership, passion and dedication to our youth.