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Coach Jones has always been a student of the game. As a child, TJ didn’t start playing basketball until the age of 14. With little help from coaches or relatives (Coach Jones’ Uncle played for the New York Knicks), he taught himself how to play the game of basketball by watching games on television and tapes on basketball teachings of various coaches. In high school he was one of the top players in his high school history (ranked 14th in the state). He later went to UTSA to become at team captain as a sophomore. After UTSA coach Jones still had the desire to play the game of basketball. After playing in Europe and a short stint in Mexico, he decided that he wasn't as passionate about playing basketball as he was helping developing players.

Coach Jones went on to pursue his passion for developing players and became director of basketball operations at Home Court America in San Antonio. As Director of Basketball Operations, Coach Jones was responsible for developing new programs along with maintaining and increasing the quality of the existing basketball structure. Later he had the opportunity of becoming an assistant coach at a division 1 university. At as a college coach, he was extremely instrumental in player development.

Coach Jones is very unique in the aspect of working with different age groups. For some coaches, it is very difficult for them to coach and develop youth and also have the same success with developing college level players and professional players. He works well with all age groups and is very successful with them.

Before Alamo Heights Walker was an assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Incarnate Word (2016-2019). He also spent one year as an assistant coach at Binghamton University (2012-2013) and two seasons at Trinity University (2010-2012). In 2002, Walker was an intern for the South Alabama men’s team.

Walker spent five years as the head coach for St. Mary’s Hall girls’ basketball. He led the Barons to spectacular improvement during his time. In his first year, the team only won two games, but they registered 37 victories over his final two seasons at the helm. He was previously an assistant at San Antonio Taft High School for a team ranked No. 1 in Texas, and advanced to the 5A state semifinals in 2004.

Before taking the head coaching job for JPII she was an assistant coach at Antonian Preparatory High School for 5 years. While working as assistant for Antonian, the girls team won district twice and madeTAPPS 6-A State-Tournament. She has helped several of her players reach their goals of playing at the next level, at schools like Texas A&M, Trinity College, Incarnate Word University, and Schriener. While coaching she also worked for All American Sports and the San Antonio Spurs as a Tournament Director. Where she helped run the 2nd largest youth tournament, with over 541 teams attending for 13 different states, and 3 countries.

She is a former Division I basketball player, who voted All- State in both Kentucky and Texas while in High School. Ranked as one of the top players in the state of Texas and Kentucky between 2005-2009. Starting her college career at Tennessee Tech University, finishing her career at the University of Incarnate Word. While playing at University of Incarnate Word, Coach Cooke led her team to three Lone Star Conference tournament appearances, as well as a conference championship game in 2012.. She led her team in scoring, free throw percentage, and assist per game. She averaged 12.1 points per game. 3-pt shooting percentage was 38.5% per game, along with averaging 3.4 assist per game . Her average free throw percentage throughout her career was 88 percent but in 2012 she ranked Top 5 in the nation in free throw percentage shooting 92.2%. She was named to the Lonestar All-Conference Team 2011 and was voted first team all-conference in 2012. 116209#

After graduating with her degree in Business Administration, she took a graduate assistant position at UIW Athletic department as the Head of Women's Club Basketball, she received her Masters in Education concentration in Kinesiology.

He is a Coach who believes in fundamentals, player development, scholarship and character which has resulted in professional basketball careers, athletic scholarships, and high achieving individuals.

"My capacity to develop and lead is built on my experience as a standout district and state high school student athlete, member of the United States Boxing team which was selected to compete in the Olympics, and over 25 years of grassroots and scholastic coaching that resulted in a state championship. In addition to these athletic experiences, I am also a certified Life Coach, Professional Coach and Anger Resolution Therapist. My philosophy starts with a strategic method of preparation with a focus on dedication and hard work which sometimes is non-traditional but effective."

Ultimate Champions Basketball Academy was founded by National Nike Sports Camp Director Terrence Jones. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Ultimate Champions hosts Nike Basketball Camps over spring, summer, and winter break throughout Texas, New York City and most recently, Baton Rouge. Their vision is to help players enhance skill development, athleticism, explosiveness, and overall game through positive and challenging instruction.