Mt. San Antonio College Women's Swimming

Jackson who coached Angela Kanigowski to a state championship in the 50 yard Breaststroke and a new state record in that event (30.00).  The womens Water Polo Team was 3rd in conference and 8th in the Southern California Championships.  The Swimming Team placed 8th in the State Championships and second in Conference.  Jackson has been coaching Aquatics for over 18 years. He began his coaching career at Walnut High School as a Water Polo and Swimming Coach. Jackson is the grandson of two-time Olympic Pole Vault Gold Medalist Reverend Robert Bob Richards.  Richards is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympic Games with three medals (2 gold, 1 bronze) and is a member of the Olympic Hall of Fame.  He captured 20 US National Championship Titles and was the first athlete to appear on the front of the Wheaties Cereal Box.   Jackson received his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton and received his Masters in Education from Azusa Pacific University.   In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities including surfing, bicycling and camping. Jackson lives in Walnut with his Wife Susanne, a sign language interpreter at Mt. SAC, and their four children Christyn, Kelly, Ryan and Nathan.