Who Is Shericka Jackson’s Coach? Everything You Need to Know About the Track & Field Icon’s All-Time Support System

10.84 seconds – the time that Shericka Jackson clocked to win her third consecutive 100m title at the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) Nationals Championships on June 28. Her victory also earned her a place on Jamaica’s team for the Paris Olympics. In the absence of Elaine Thompson-Herahwho will not be competing this time due to injury, the 29-year-old will lead the Jamaican camp in the upcoming Games. But do you know who is the man behind her amazing speed on the track?

Jackson is joined by a 19-year-old Tia Clayton and 8x Olympic medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 100m events at the upcoming prestigious quadrennial event in Paris. As she heads into her third Olympic appearance, we delve into her life and learn more about the man who has helped her achieve greatness in recent times: her coach, Stephan Francis!

All about Shericka Jackson’s coach, Stephen Francis

Legendary Jamaican coach Stephen Francis has a resume full of superstar sprinters. Famously known as “Franno,” he co-founded Maximizing Velocity and Power (MVP) Track Club in 1999 with Paul Francis, David Noel, and Bruce James. In his twenty-plus years of coaching athletes, God knows how many medals athletes have won under his tutelage.

Francis’ recent superstar success, Shericka Jackson, made her debut in the global sprinting arena under him. Even when she made her international debut for Jamaica at the 2008 CARIFTA Games, the legendary coach was around her. With fierce competition this time around at the Paris Olympics, Shericka Jackson will once again seek guidance from the legendary coach. Moreover, it is notable that the 29-year-old is not just a successful sprinter who he has developed over two decades of coaching.

Not just Jackson: Stephen Francis’ legacy in sprints

In his long-standing association with MVP Track Club, he witnessed Asafa Powell’s dominant run between 2005 and 2008, when she set a 100m world record time of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds. In addition to Shericka Jackson, he saw Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce win gold medals at the Olympics. His illustrious portfolio also includes the likes of Sherone Simpson, Kerron Stewart, Brigitte Foster-HyltonAnd Melaine Walker.

Although Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah parted ways with Stephan Francis earlier in 2020, he still has some of the best sprinters in the game. He will have high hopes for Shericka Jackson, who will lead the way for Jamaica at the Paris Games. Will another Francis client win Olympic gold this year? Let us know what you think in the comments!