GISD names Coach Randy Jackson Interim Athletic Director

Coach Randy Jackson has been named the Interim Athletic Director for Greenville ISD.

Coach Jackson is a highly respected Texas high school football coach who has strong Greenville roots. He was an assistant coach for the Lions from 1992 to 1995. He has 31 years of experience in education, 21 of those as a head coach, including four years as head coach at North Forney High School. He also coached at Lone Oak, Mesquite Poteet, Plano East and Grapevine. Jackson has a career record of 172-75 as a high school head coach.

His awards include the DFW Tom Landry Award; the Texas High School Coaches Association Beyond the Game Award; and the 4A Texas Sports Writers Coach of the Year. He also taught social studies composition for many years. He retired from North Forney in 2021 and had a 30-14 record there in four seasons. Following his retirement, he took a position in the German Football League as the Offensive Coordinator for the Potsdam Royals. The team was very successful, advancing to the German Bowl.

  “Greenville ISD is indeed blessed to have Coach Jackson taking the helm as Interim Athletic Director,” said Superintendent Sharon Boothe. “One of the things that most impresses me about him is his emphasis on developing a culture that focuses on teamwork and leadership among student-athletes. In fact, he has written a book about the subject, Culture Defeats Strategy: Seven Lessons on Leadership from a Texas High School Football Coach.”

Jackson says he is looking forward to meeting coaches and players today (Thursday, Aug. 3).

“I am thrilled and honored to join the Lion family,” Jackson said. “We are going to hit the ground running in all sports this fall.”

Superintendent Boothe said after hearing about the opening, Jackson immediately contacted the district, and it was clear that he was the right match.

  “Coach Jackson always focuses on students and their success, both on and off the field,” Boothe said. “He truly cares about Greenville, which makes him the perfect fit for us and our community.”