Livingstone College Women's Tennis

Marlon Henderson enters his fourth season as Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Livingstone College, continuing to build a program rooted in discipline, development, and competitive excellence. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Coach H. Marlon is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, where he earned a degree in Science. During his time as a student-athlete, he served as captain of the men’s tennis team for four consecutive years, earning numerous accolades for his leadership and performance on the court. Since joining the Blue Bear family, Coach H. Marlon has focused on cultivating a strong team culture and preparing student-athletes for success both on and off the court. His coaching philosophy emphasizes accountability, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.    

Jackson became the 1st female Head Coach of Livingstone College's Womens Tennis Program in 2010.  Coach Jackson played competitively from 2002 through 2008 in the ALTA League in Atlanta Georgia.   She was the runner up in the inaugural championship tournament sponsored byThe 100 Black Men of Charlotte Wilkerson Tennis Center,  In 2013 Livingstone College tennis program received its first all CIAA Conference Team selection. Her current professional career has spanned for over 25 years as a Lead Consultant with Urban Strategies and Marketing. Coach Jackson was the Sports Marketing and Special Event Liaison in 1995 and 2009 for the historical Commemorative Classic Celebrating The Birth of Black Football between Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith University.   Coach Jackson attend school in Salisbury including Monroe Street Elementary, Knox and Salisbury High. Coach Jackson attended NC A& T State University, and Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY previously.  She was awarded her BA Degree in Corporate Communications from Queens University, Charlotte, NC in 2001.Coach Jackson is a founding member of the 1st Cohort for the  Center for Urban Redevelopment Excellence Fellowship at  the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pa. She is the daughter of William T. Jackson, Sr, (Livingstone '98) and Pearlena Jackson.  Coach Jackson is the mother of one son, Brandon and has two grandsons, Maurice and Elijah.