USJ welcomes Justine Walker as new volleyball coach

University School of Jackson Welcomes Justine Walker as New Volleyball Coach 

Jackson, TN – The University School of Jackson (USJ) is excited to announce the appointment of Justine Walker as the new head coach for the Lady Bruins volleyball team. With an impressive background in coaching, leadership, and athletic performance, Walker is set to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the USJ volleyball program. 

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Justine Walker joins USJ with a wealth of experience in both coaching and athletics. Since October 2021, she has been the Club Director and Head Coach at West Tenn. Force Volleyball Club in Jackson, TN, where she successfully led over 40 young athletes, promoting six players to collegiate volleyball in the 2024 season. Her leadership and organizational skills were instrumental in planning and arranging club season schedules for practices and games, ensuring the athletes’ success and development. 

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Walker’s leadership experience extends to her time as a student-athlete at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she co-captained the Skyhawks Volleyball Indoor and Beach Teams from August 2017 to May 2021. She also represented the UT Martin Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and served as the Service Chair for the Sports, Health, Athletics, and Physical Education (S.H.A.P.E) Club, showcasing her commitment to athletic excellence and community service. 

Walker holds a Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance from the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she was a distinguished student, earning spots on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll and the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. 

“I am very excited for Justine Walker to join our community and lead our girls in the USJ Volleyball program,” said Derrick Pritchard, Athletic Director at USJ. “Justine had a very impressive playing career at the University of Tennessee at Martin and has been a Club Coach in the area since she has finished her playing career. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game that she will be able to pour into our girls. She is the right person to lead our girls into the next chapter of Bruins Volleyball.” 

Walker’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for USJ Lady Bruins volleyball. USJ is confident that her experience, coupled with her enthusiasm and commitment, will lead the Lady Bruins to new heights in the upcoming seasons.

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