Savannah State University
VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach: Malik Jones

Malik Jones enters his first year as the head volleyball coach at Savannah State University. He acquired the position after spending a year as the assistant volleyball and women’s basketball coach for SSU. As an assistant, Jones was instrumental in leading the Lady Tigers to four straight wins at the Paine College Invitational tournament. During that span, SSU defeated Paine College 3-1, Tuskegee University 3-0, Voorhees College 3-0, and Stillman College 3-2. It marked the first time SSU won consecutive games since 1998.

Jones, a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, graduated from Texas College in 2007 with a degree in Biology/Pre-Med. While at TC, Jones was the assistant volleyball coach in charge of strength and conditioning, as well as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Prior to that, he spent two years as the assistant women’s basketball coach. Before matriculating to TC, Jones attended the University of Central Arkansas where he was a starter at running back, wide receiver, and a return specialist before ending his career due to a shoulder injury.

A stellar high school football player, Jones was named to the USA Today Honorable Mention All-American Team and selected to the All-State team in 1998. In addition, He received the West Region 5-A Player of the Year award, and was the runner up for state player of the year. Jones ended his prep career as the second leading rusher in school history, and the third leading rusher in region history.

He is single, and resides in Savannah, Georgia.

The Jones File
Full Name: Malik R. Jones
Birth Date: January 20, 1981
Birth Place: Ft. Smith, Arkansas
Hometown: Ft. Smith, Arkansas
Education: Texas College (’07)

Playing Experience
University of Central Arkansas, 1999-2001
Running Back, Wide Receiver

Coaching Experience
2007-2008 Savannah State University
(Asst. Volleyball, Women’s Basketball)

2006-2007 Texas College
(Head Coach, JV)

2005-2007 Texas College
(Asst. Volleyball, Men’s Basketball)

2003-2005 Texas College
(Asst. Women’s Basketball)