Jerome Jenkins
Jerome Jenkins
  • Title:
    Assistant Coach

Bio

Coach Jenkins enters his first season as a member of the Las Positas Men’s Basketball coaching staff after being a member of the Stanislaus State Men’s Basketball program. He was previously a member of the Fresno State Men’s Basketball coaching staff from 2022-2024. Prior to Fresno State, Jenkins was the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington from 2019-2022. Before heading to Washington, Jenkins was an Assistant Coach at Diablo Valley College for the 2018-2019 season. From 2016-2018, Jenkins taught Physical Education courses at West Los Angeles College.

Prior to West LA, he was the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Santa Monica College from 2008-2017. During this time, Jenkins was the 2010-2011 Coach of the Year and guided Santa Monica to the Western State Conference South Division Title. Along with being the Head Coach, Jenkins was also the Project Manager. He oversaw game management for the Intercollegiate Athletic teams and was on a variety of hiring committees for the Athletic Department.

Jenkins was the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Sacramento State from 2000-2008. During his time on the sidelines, Jenkins recruited and coached the 2007-2008 Big Sky Freshman of the Year Vinnie McGhee, 2004-2005 Big Sky Newcomer of the Year Jason Harris, the Big Sky All-Time Steals Leader in DeShawn Freeman and the ESPN Final Four Slam Dunk Participant Jameel Pugh. Thirteen of his players during his time in Sacramento signed professional contracts.

Before being named the Head Coach in 2000, Jenkins was an assistant coach for the Hornets during the 1999-2000 year. From 1997-1999, he was a member of the Men’s basketball coaching staff at Eastern Washington University. Jenkins was the recruiting coordinator at Eastern Washington and played a huge role in EWU capturing the Big Sky Championship in 1999-2000. Prior to EWU, Jenkins was the Associate Head Coach at Diablo Valley College where he helped them capture 3 league titles during 1993-1997.