Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Yeah, football is doing a great job. She told reporters that in her post-game conversation I respect the job shes done and that shes a heck of her coach, and her kids played their hearts out. We are doing the same thing other coaches are doing with less resources and sometimes a lot less talent. Reed said she looks at where Black people are now. Why are we not valued? This season's No. A season later, Williams-Holliday who met her husband by beating him in one-on-one basketball, and added his name to hers scored in double figures without fail. SLAMhas partnered with theBlack Coaches Associationon a content series that will spotlight Black coaches from every level. At Hinds, Reed led the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) in rebounds per game and was also second in the conference in scoring. 3-seeded LSU in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament by ignoring it and managing the game . A couple months later, Williams enrolled at Jackson State. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. They dont have the resources you need to be successful. She has assisted in bringing several high-ranking recruiting classes, including the 2014 class at Louisiana Tech, which garnered a national Top 50 ranking and was the second-highest ranked class in Conference USA. Tomekia Reed. It was not until Reed received a technical foul that JSU responded with a 10-2 run of its own. Jackson State has extended the contacts of women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed and men's basketball coachWayne Brent. The comment was meant as a feel-good sign of respect. A native of Jackson, Miss., Reed was Jackson States womens basketball recruiting coordinator from 2006-2009. Mississippi State Personnel Board. And of course, you know, Jackson, Mississippi is my hometown. Re-Engaging in Education for All to Progress, 662 S. President Street, Jackson, MS 39201, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). At Southern Miss, Reed also assisted in signing the 42nd-ranked recruiting class in the country (No. TR: For me, its just really important to stay classy, stay professional, be a model and just to show we can do this. In a cauldron of noise and intensity, LSU responded with an 11-0 run of its own. The Lady Tigers won 21 straight. They stormed back from down 47-30 to take a stunning 10-point lead. They'd worn shirts to Saturday's game with the phrase. Year three of my plan happened in year one and two by the grace of GodIm so thankful and I just want to stay in that mercy and in that favorbut going into year four, I mentioned that I wanted to have national prominence. Under terms of that contract, he wouldn't owe a buyout for leaving Michigan State at this time. 3 min read Jackson State women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed is not only a success on the basketball court, but she's a woman of deep conviction and emotions.. "Even though this is her last game for Jackson State University," Reed said of Williams-Holliday, "she is gonna continue to open the door for our conference, for our institution, for our HBCU community. The turning point? NAME, HT, YRPPGRPG C Maya Peat, 6-6, Jr.9.46.2 F Maori Davenport, 6-5, Jr.9.16.5 G Coriah Beck, 5-11,. COACH Tomekia Reed (96-45 in fifth season at Jackson State and overall) UAPB POS. Jackson State University is pleased to announce a four-year contract extension for head women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed. SLAM: As a Jackson, Miss., native and a former assistant coach for the program, how has this journey come full circle for you after winning the SWAC championship the past two seasons? Jackson State women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed is not only a success on the basketball court, but she's a woman of deep conviction and emotions. After leading Southern Miss to a WNIT appearance, she transferred to Hinds Community College for the 2000-01 season and led the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) in rebounds per game, while also posting second in the conference in scoring and earning All-State first team honors. TR: For me, I gave a four-year plan when I took this job at Jackson State. I have my hands in everything. In four seasons as head coach, Tomekia Reed has led Jackson State University women's basketball to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Head Women's Basketball Coach JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY 20, '22 SWAC Coach of the Year '20, '21, '22 SWAC Reg Season . I one day want the messages that I speak to be remembered and carried on throughout life as a legacy as Martin Luther King., TOMEKIA REED MEETS EMMITT SMITHJackson State women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed meets Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. 848 posts. When were going against Power Five institutions, or even high mid-majors or mid-majors, they always down us for what we dont have. Neither had its conference, nor any No. Mulkey's point is that Reed is good enough to coach at a school with more resources. They took a lead, then extended it and their fans who'd traveled down Interstate-55 roared. Also to celebrate the life of African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., and the Civil Rights movements. Jackson State pays its football coach Deion Sanders less than a fifth of that. During its 27 NCAA Tournament appearances, LSU (26-5) has only. "Coach Reed has done a tremendous job and has elevated the program in her two short years on the job," Robinson said. Our conference. But it is obvious that Reed's star is on the rise, and true to Mulkey's words, her pay will have to rise as well. Jackson State football will play in 2021 Orange Blossom Classic in Miami, Jackson State men's basketball manager 'Snacks' wins ESPY, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All of the things that he prayed for and all of the things that he spoke for., REED SCOWL DRAWS TECHNICAL FOULSTomekia Reed's scowls draw technical fouls and often help Jackson State women's basketball. I think this has opened an opportunity for us to have that national attention. Learn more about the BCAhere. Yes, there are schools out there with the ability to pay Reed more who might be interested in hiring her away from JSU. 175 s.3rd street suite 200 columbus ohio 43215 [email . Feb 4, 2023 8:45 AM EST. And, she very well may endup coaching elsewhere. They'd talked about the "rise of the underdog." Jackson State had never won a March Madness game. Mackenzie talks with junior Lady Tigers guard Dayzsha Rogan to get to know what her pregame rituals are, her favorite music, and more. Coach Tomekia Reed is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a 1999 graduate of Murrah High School. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A familiar face will head the Jackson State women's basketball program as Tomekia Reed has been selected as the new head coach for Lady Tigers. Him and I talk all the time, we meet all the time. And it shouldnt change seeing yourself on a higher platform. This past season Reed was named SWAC Coach of the Year and Ameshya Williams, Marneisha Hamer, and Dayzsha Rogan were named to the all-conference team. The SWAC honored Reed as the Coach of the Year after. People who follow us, they see we brought in Power Five transfers, five-star recruits, three-star recruits, were doing our thing. The SWAC honored Reed as the Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to the regular-season conference title. Reed, who is in her fifth season at JSU, has posted an 85-45 mark and 64-10 record in SWAC action, which includes tying the single-season wins record (23) last season, three consecutive. It hadn't materialized, but it's the scene Jackson State had envisioned too, the scenario that would have made them March darlings. I want him to be cognizant of the way he uses his voice and the words he uses to express his thoughts and opinions., MO WILLIAMS TALKS ABOUT M.L. Reed plans on posting a social media message and putting it next to one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous quotes, and letting all athletes and HBCU athletes know their voice matters. WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. Jackson State women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed commented about the true commitment it takes to navigate within the framework of the unique environment. To her mother taking her to practice and games, or just laughing. She was just an adult who cared about a struggling young woman. A fancy building is not going to talk to you when youre sadI am and I will, and Im here for you. We. Reed wrote. I just wanted to put it out there, I had no idea it was going to reach as many people as it did. In 2021-22, Jackson State boasted SWAC champions in football, women's basketball, and other sports. Hinds CC won a combined 47 games under Reed, including consecutive winning seasons in 2016-17 and 2017-18. And I think that afforded me the opportunity to play four years on a scholarship. She earned an associates degree in sports medicine from Hinds in 2001 and a bachelors in exercise science from Georgia Southwestern in 2003. TR: He is just opening up the doors in so many ways for the community, for all sportsthe revenue, the resources that hes bringing. During its 27 NCAA Tournament appearances, LSU (26-5) has only been seeded lower than No. "We have to continue to knock on walls to get respect.". After nearly upsetting LSU in a first-round NCAA Tournament game on March 19, 2022, Coach Reed was asked what her message to her team was following the tough loss: "Honestly, my message after today's game was, we have to continue to fight for our institution. The No. Jackson State lost to Prairie View 69-65 at the William Nicks Building on Saturday. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered The other technical hurt, though, as JSU would lose 83-78. Kim Mulkey and Tomekia Reed embrace. Follow. "I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the JSU women's basketball program," Reed said. You'll see a change, and we're going to keep working. 1 ranked recruiting classes in the state of Mississippi in both 2010 and 2011. Ameshya Williams-Holliday, their star player who doubles as a wife and mother, Reed had screamed when brackets were released, Six months after that, she gave birth to her son, Jace, met her husband by beating him in one-on-one basketball. Mulkeys comments rubbed some people the wrong way as she knew they would if she said them. All rights reserved. After transferring to Georgia Southwestern State University, Reed continued her athletic dominance, this time leading the team in scoring and ultimately named team MVP. Others are about getting her team going. They clawed back, to within seven, then five. Reed replaces former coach Surina Dixon, under whom Jackson State compiled an 82-93 record (55-53 SWAC; 1-3 SWAC Tournament) over the past six seasons. I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the JSU womens basketball program, Reed said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We have to continue to fight for our culture. Months later, Reed got the Jackson State job. TOMEKIA REED SCOWL DRAWS TECHNICAL FOULSTomekia Reed's scowls draw technical fouls and often help Jackson State women's basketball The season changed in a 75-58 loss to Texas on Dec. 14, a rare . Football is always respected. She served as the top assistant, worked with post players, and served as the teams academic liaison. But I did the dirty work and I think all of that translates to who I am today. SLAM: What has the impact of having JSU football head coach Deion Sanders on campus been like? Jackson State women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed coaches the game with passion and attitude. Tomekia Reed always knew coaching at Jackson State was a goal she wanted to achieve. Nine years ago, I wrote a piece in the infancy of HBCU Gameday called A Good HBCU coach is Hard to Keep. It hasnt been as frequent as I thought it might be back then, but my money says Tomekia Reed will have plenty of options on the table. Reed and her brother were. Reed offers officials "The Scowl" a combination. 2,973 following. Saturday's game was a prime example of where she can take a program. I said you aint gonna be at Jackson State long if they dont pay you. The Jackson, Mississippi native, who originally joined the program back in 06 as a recruiting coordinator, has taken the HBCU program back to prominence after winning back-to-back SWAC regular season championships since being hired as the head coach in 2018. All great coaches have their signature way to work officials during a basketball game. (via March Madness WBB account). She was chosen as an All-State first-team selection. 2023 www.clarionledger.com. Georgia Southwestern State University Coach Tomekia Reed is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a 1999 graduate of Murrah High School. We're knocking on walls, you've accomplished some things that haven't been accomplished in this in this program, in this conference but now it's time to come back and knockthe walls down.". Coach Reed and her staff have done a great job recruiting and I expect her to continue to raise the bar. I took jobs all over the place at predominately white institutions, and the Lord afforded me an opportunity to come back. This was way back when I got the job [in 2018], we wanted to be nationally known. "As a young lady, as a woman, as a wife, as a mother. Martin Luther King Jr., Reed said, I often think about all of the things he fought for. Williams was also named Defensive Player of the Year. And I would like to say our Athletic Director has opened the gate to level the playing field for HBCUs by bringing Deion on board. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Jackson State had three players on the all-conference team, including Ameshya Williams, who was the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year. You don't have to run, we'll figure that out, Reed told her. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Jackson State opens its season against the Buffs. She's helped me believe. Nobody will ever take that away from me. That should not change who you are, and how you carry yourself. State Super Of Public Education. It was tougher this time around than it was last year when she was at Baylor, and she made sure that JSU head coach Tomekia Reed knew so. "I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the JSU women's basketball program," Reed said in a school release Friday. Before becoming the head coach, Reed was Jackson States womens basketball recruiting coordinator from 2006-2009. Especially not early in the third quarter on Saturday in Baton Rouge, when third-seeded LSU and its national champion coach led by 17. They were 15.5-point dogs, but on cue, they rose early in the second half. I had a very high basketball IQ and I was a great leader. Current Role & Salary Review. They cant even take charter flights anywhere. The team has instituted a watch for negative displays of emotions during practice and games. Jackson State extended Reed back in 2020 as she quickly put the program from the SWAC cellar to among its elite. And so I said, you know what, Im gonna go for it.. All had failed. But if anybody could take anything away from it, it's that we can and we will. Sanders may be more . Get to know Jackson State women's basketball's Dayzsha Rogan. KING DAYJSU COACH MO WILLIAMS ON ML KING DAY. They began corresponding regularly. 9 once. TR: The disrespect runs deep. Reed, at the time, was the head coach at Hinds Community College, her alma mater. Reed's extension is four years. So do the financial disparities. ", "She has grown tremendously," Reed said. Reed knows what it takes to lead a program to success, both as a player and a coach. We have to continue to knock on walls to get respect. I want to help you get through this. She was chosen as an All-State first-team selection. Coach Brent and his staff have done a fantastic job recruiting and have the roster in place to win a SWAC championship, Robinson said. She said she didn't know when it would happen, but after the recent death of her father, she's glad it. 14 seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. "We're going to keep knocking until the respect is there. HOUSTON - Center Daphne White recorded a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and a block as the Jackson State Lady Tigers dominated the Texas Southern Lady Tigers 87-58 as 1,284 fans . Reed had screamed when brackets were released. Reed led Hinds CC to the NJCAA Region 23 title game in 2017. One-hundred and eleven had tried. She said she didn't like to run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. A raucous crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center fell silent. There was Williams-Holliday, a once-prized recruit who'd left Mississippi State in 2017 and fallen off the basketball map. But they also have to provide a competitive salary as their rising stars continue to shine more brightly with each passing year. "We're knocking on walls," Reed continued. She has guided JSU to four consecutive berths in the SWAC Tournament semifinals, three straight berths in the conference tournament finals, three straight SWAC regular-season titles, and two straight SWAC tournament titles and NCAA appearances. This season, Jackson State ranked in the top three in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in nearly every major category. Jackson State University is excited to announce Tomekia Reed as the Tigers Head Women's Basketball Coach. The Blue and White finished conference play with a 16-2 mark which tied the program record. Youre going to take a cheap bus to your games. Reed knows that Black people have created immense progress, as a culture, community and country, but she believes that America has a long way to go. Tomekia Reed - Women's Basketball Coach - Jackson State University Tomekia Reed Title Head Coach Phone 601-979-2818 In four seasons as head coach, Tomekia Reed has led Jackson State University women's basketball to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Brent has led Jackson State to a 21-18 record in conference play the past two seasons. At JSU, she also worked as an academic liaison and assistant coach, focusing primarily on the post players. When Jordan was hired by Tucker, he signed a two-year contract with an annual salary of $225,000. We're going to keep knocking until we get the same as other institutions," Reed said. For this year, we want to go in at least 8 to12never, ever done before. Her coaching career began in 04 at South Georgia Technical College, where she served as an assistant coach and recruiter for three seasons. But the message she gave to her team after they came closer than any other JSU team to advancing in the NCAA Tournament was to fight for HBCU culture, not run away from it. And Saturday she nearly added a monumental 14-3 upset to that resume after leading LSU by double-digits.After the game, Reed said all the right things about JSU, the SWAC and HBCUs as her team made fans of all three entities proud on Saturday afternoon. 14 seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Tomekia Reed. Follow them on Twitter@BCAWORLDWIDE. Kim Mulkey knew her LSU team was fortunate to come out on top against Jackson State, and she said as much in her post-game press conference.Its not that she was surprised, either. Theres an undeniable truth behind the words spoken by Jackson States womens basketball head coach, Tomekia Reed.
Tbi Special Agent Academy,
Michael Hutchence Girlfriends,
Motolease Going Out Of Business,
Articles T
*
Be the first to comment.