AJ Mackin

AJ Mackin is an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Jessup University.

AJ Mackin is one of the longest tenured coaches at Jessup, entering year nine with the Jessup Volleyball program. Initially brought on for the 2014 season, Mackin has helped the Warriors through his on-court work and film breakdowns.

Mackin began his coaching career in 2010 when he was brought on by former Jessup head coach Jamie Ingram to assist her at Granite Bay HS. Mackin held his assistant role with the Grizzlies until 2018.

Since joining the Jessup bench, the Warriors have made steady improvements each season. In 2020, Mackin led the Warriors to their first ten-win season in GSAC play, a feat they followed up in 2021. The Warriors also made their first trip to the GSAC Tournament in 2020.

Mackin also serves as the Head Coach for the Synergy Force. When asked about his goals for the Jessup Volleyball program, Mackin stated that he wants to continue “building a culture around hard work and staying positive.”