Kellen Jackson, better known as "Coach KJ," is no stranger to the game of basketball. He is originally from Omaha, NE and has been serving the Kansas City community and Johnson County with his love and knowledge of the sport, while growing the brand of the You Hoop Organization for the past seven years with his long-time friend and business partner, Coach Damion Brown.
Coach KJ has 15+ years of experience competing, coaching, teaching, and training, yet, still considers himself a "student of the game." His resume includes the following accomplishments:
* (Head coaching experience)
- 1999 Nebraska HS Boys Class A Basketball State Finalist
- 2000 Nebraska HS Boys Class A Basketball State Champions
(1st in school history: 23-1 record)
- Received (1) NCAA D1 offer: University of Denver
- 2014 USSSA Midwest State Hoops 14U Boys Finalist *
- 2015 FCA 3-Dimensional Coaching Course Completion
- 2015 Nebraska Mr. Basketball 16U Boys Runner-Up *
- USA Basketball Youth Development Affiliate Partner (2015-present)
- 2015 Round Rock Classic 16U Boys Champions (Gold Division) *
- 2016 Adidas Invitational 17U Boys Semi-Finalist (Gold Division) *
- 2016 Chicago Classic 17U Boys Semi-Finalist (Gold Division) *
- PGC Summer Camp Basket Instructor (2017-present)
- PGC Shooting Clinic Basket Instructor (2018-present)
- Triumph Mental Performance Coaching Affiliate Partner
(2017-present)
Kellen prides himself on his knowledge and ability to teach players how to "think" the game and has also served as the MS Boys Basketball head coach the past two seasons. Coach KJ is highly motivated and passionate for the youth and future leaders of this generation to find their best both on and off the court. He will bring an immense joy for the game and a contagious energy and spirit for helping players find success everytime he steps on the floor. He is excited to join the Barstow Girls Varsity team as an assistant and player development coach and is highly committed to serving the Barstow student-athletes with excellence.
