Jackson State University

Marcus Hereford was promoted to head coach of the Jackson State volleyball team in the Spring of 2024 after serving six years as the assistant coach for the program. Hereford helped the program to championship seasons in Spring 2021, Fall 2021 and in 2023.
 
In his first season as head coach, Hereford led the Tigers back to the top of the SWAC, finishing the regular season No. 2 overall. Hereford guided JSU back to the SWAC title match and to a postseason berth in the 2024 NIVC versus Stephen F. Austin.

Before coming to Jackson State, Hereford taught at Lamesa Middle School in Lamesa, Texas, from 2014-2017. He also acted as a volunteer assistant varsity volleyball coach in 2014-2015 and head varsity coach at Lamesa High School from 2015-2017. During his tenure as head coach, Hereford led his team to the state playoffs for the first time in four years.
 
His coaching experience also includes a four-year stint as a head coach for a club volleyball team in Lubbock, Texas.
 
Hereford is a 2013 graduate of Jackson State University, where he received his degree in Meteorology. As a student, he acted as a student assistant for the volleyball team and was a part of the 2011 and 2012 SWAC Championship teams. Hereford was also named to the 2024-25 ABIS Volleyball Coaches Watchlist.

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