TeShawne Jackson

Accomplished gymnastics Head Coach and Program Director with over 15 years of experience developing nationally recognized athletes and revitalizing programs. Proven expertise in NCAA recruiting, team culture building, and strategic program management. Adept at fostering leadership, discipline, and resilience in student-athletes, with a strong track record of integrating gymnasts into collegiate programs. Seeking to contribute to Clemson University's gymnastics program by leveraging a history of competitive success and athlete development.

My Coaching Accolades

*2019 Region 8 Hall of Fame Inductee

*Coached 9 athletes who continued their gymnastics careers at NCAA institutions

*Multiple-time North Carolina Coach of the Year and Club Team of the Year recipient

*Personally presented at our North Carolina Gymnastics State Congress

*Recognized for producing disciplined, respectful, and team-oriented athletes

Personal Accomplishments as an athlete

*2023 West Virginia University Hall of Fame Inductee

*National qualifier in both club and collegiate gymnastics
*Gymnastics skill named after self in the Code of Points/ “The Jackson”

Records set at West Virginia University
*Most career 10.0 event scores (7), four 10.0's on vault, three 10.0's on floor exercise
*Only WVU gymnast in school history to score 2 10.0’s in a single meet (accomplished on two separate occasions)
*One of only two WVU gymnasts to receive a 10.0 as a freshman
*First gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 at our conference (EAGL)
*Most career 9.9+ event scores with 48
*Most career 9.9+ event vault scores with 23
*Most career 9.9+event floor scores with 21
*NCAA National Team Qualifier; NCAA National Individual Qualifier
*School NCAA Championship WVU record holder on beam with a 9.85
*NCAA Regional Floor Champion
*2x Conference all-around champion; 2x Conference vault champion
*WVU Recipient of Arthur Ashe/Jackie Robinson award for model African-American student athlete.

My coaching style focuses on developing the whole athlete- problem solving, technique/attention to detail, leadership and unifying individual vision towards team goals. My leadership style is personalized, passionate and candid. I excel in broadening my athlete's comfort zone and guide them to believe they can do more than they ever imagined they could. My teams trust me, find me relatable, respect my consistent standards and want to step up to win just as I do. They take pride in having a strong work ethic and learn the importance of growth while striving for perfection. I am committed to preparing my athletes for success on the gym floor, in the classroom, as well as their future life chapters.