Santa Fe Community College Women's Basketball

Santa Fe College Athletics announced the hiring of Russ Jackson as the Head Coach of SF Women's Basketball on June 30, 2023.  Jackson is the eighth Head Coach in program history, and will take over the program for Chanda Stebbins, who was appointed to the role of Director of Athletics on May 1, 2023.  "We are tremendously excited to welcome Coach Jackson to the Santa Fe family," stated President Dr. Paul Broadie. "He has an extensive history of coaching at the D-1 level as well as within the Florida College System, and his background as a faculty member will be incredibly beneficial to our student-athletes. His leadership and guidance of our student-athletes will support them both in the classroom and on the basketball court." I am so excited for our student-athletes to be led by Coach Jackson," emphasized Director of Athletics Chanda Stebbins. "He will lead with integrity, grit, and passion all the while helping each young lady become their best version. "Words cannot express how humbled and honored I am for the opportunity to be the women's basketball coach at Santa Fe College," expressed Jackson. "I would like to thank the search committee members and Coach Stebbins for their trust in me. I'd also like to thank my family for all their love and support through my years of coaching. I am looking forward to getting started at Santa Fe and continuing to build on their success. LET'S GO SAINTS!" Professional Background Jackson was most recently at Florida A&M (FAMU), advancing from his role as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Oct. 2020 - June 2021) to Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach from July 2021 - Nov. 2022. He held several responsibilities to effectively manage and direct the NCAA Division I program and is well familiar with the recruiting landscape in Florida, serving as the recruiting coordinator for the Rattlers. A familiarity with the NJCAA Region 8 and Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) is also something Jackson will bring to the table at SF. From 2016-2020, Jackson served as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and an adjunct professor at Daytona State College, where he had a hand in (among other things): providing individual instruction to student-athletes, serving as an academic coach, overseeing support staff such as managers and volunteer coaches, and implementing strength and conditioning workouts. During Jackson's tenure, the Falcons claimed one Mid-Florida Conference title, three conference runner-up finishes, and three FCSAA/NJCAA Region VIII Tournament appearances.  Prior to beginning his role at Daytona State, Jackson was the Assistant Director of Compliance and a Game Day Operations Manager for Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. from 2015-2016. While with the Bulldogs, Jackson's primary duties included: ensuring conformity with all aspects of NCAA and Southern Athletic Conference rules, coordinating National Letter of Intent and Grant-in-Aid programs for 22 athletic teams, and overseeing game day management for football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse. 

Bio James Henderson returns this season with 45+ years in the game. In 2014, he started as a volunteer assistant coach under Head Coach Chanda Stebbins at Santa Fe College. He's big on education, basketball fundamentals, and basketball IQ. For him, basketball is a platform for growth on the court and in life.  A graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, he earned a full four-year scholarship to Birmingham-Southern College. In 1981, he was named NAIA All-Conference, All-District, and Honorable Mention All-American. At Birmingham-Southern College, his team went 106-23 over four seasons. He excelled in academics and finished with a B.S. in Business Administration. In 2023, he was inducted into the Birmingham-Southern College Hall of Fame for men's basketball. Giving back drives him. He started as an assistant and Junior Varsity (JV) coach at Gainesville High School in 1981, with his high school coaches Bobby James and Kirby Fowler shaping his path. He's volunteered more than a decade with Gainesville High School girls' varsity basketball and AAU girls' basketball, within Alachua County and surrounding areas. He enjoys working with students to develop strong basketball fundamentals and share his love for the game.  Coach Henderson believes in doing the work to become your best on and off the court.    

Bio Jazlynd Rollins begins her first season at Santa Fe College with six years of coaching experience and a strong background in competitive basketball. She most recently served as the head coach at Gainesville High School, where she led the program for three seasons and guided the team to the state championship finals for the first time in 38 years. Coach Rollins emphasizes education, basketball fundamentals, and high basketball IQ, viewing the game as a platform for growth both on the court and in life. A graduate of Buchholz High School, Rollins was a high school state champion, setting the foundation for her basketball career. She went on to play at Jacksonville University, Daytona State College, and Rutgers University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree while competing at the collegiate level. Giving back to the game drives Coach Rollins’ approach to coaching. Over the past six years, she has worked closely with student-athletes to build strong fundamentals, confidence, and discipline. She is passionate about player development and creating an environment that challenges athletes to become their best selves.