Northeast Florida native hired as IMG Academy head basketball coach
Jackson Johnson, a former Ponte Vedra High School guard, has been appointed as the head boys basketball coach at IMG Academy. He previously coached at the Newman School in Boston, where he led the team to a championship victory. Johnson replaces Sean McAloon, who was not retained after nine years with the program.
- ▪Jackson Johnson has accepted the head coaching position at IMG Academy.
- ▪He previously coached at the Newman School, leading them to a NEPSAC AAA championship.
- ▪Johnson replaces Sean McAloon, who had been the head coach for nine years.
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