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Jaclyn Dickens is the Head Women's Basketball Coach and an Adjunct Instructor in the Health & Human Performance Department at Emory & Henry University. A 1999 alumna of the institution, she returned to her alma mater with nearly 15 years of coaching experience at both college and high school levels. She is entering her eighth year as head coach and 12th year overall on staff with the Wasps.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Emory & Henry and a Master's in Sport Management from American Public University (2020).
- B.A., Physical Education, Emory & Henry, 1999
- M.A., Sport Management, American Public University, 2020
Dickens' professional focus centers on collegiate athletics, coaching development, and physical education. Her career spans leadership roles in women’s basketball, tennis, and volleyball programs, with a strong emphasis on student-athlete development and competitive success. She has contributed to the growth of athletic programs at multiple institutions, including Virginia Intermont College and Oak Hill Academy.
While no academic publications are listed, her work reflects a sustained engagement with coaching pedagogy, athlete performance, and intercollegiate sports management.
Her coaching accolades include:
- ODAC Coach of the Year
- AAC Coach of Character Award (2011)
- AAC and Region Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year
Dickens has mentored numerous athletes who have earned All-Conference, All-ODAC, All-SAC, and NAIA All-American honors. Though not described as supervising graduate research students, she plays a significant advisory role in athlete development. She has not been noted to receive formal research grants, but her operational leadership in athletics involves program funding and resource management.
She is actively involved in summer basketball camps at major universities, including Virginia Tech, Duke, and the University of Virginia, contributing to youth and athlete development beyond her institutional role.
