Jason Allison, a former Big South player in the collegiate ranks, begins his eighth season as a coach on the VMI staff. He was recently promoted to the position of Associate Coach - Recruiting Coordinator.
While at VMI, Allison has played a key role in all facets of the VMI Basketball program, serving as recruiting coordinator and assisting with player development. He has been a part of the prestigious offensive numbers the Keydets have put up each of the past several seasons, and worked with two-time individual scoring champion Reggie Williams '08 during that time.
"Jason has been vital in helping us land quality cadet-athletes at VMI," added Baucom. "He has been able to identify and recruit young men that have excelled on the court, in the classroom and in the Corps while advancing our program significantly. I am very blessed to work with such a hard working, talented staff."
Allison came to VMI after serving two years at King College in Bristol, Tenn. Allison was the Tornados' recruiting coordinator for both the varsity and junior varsity teams.
While on the staff at King College, Allison coached two all-conference players and one all-freshman team performer. The 2003-04 squad finished as co-regular season champs and made an NAIA national tournament appearance.
Prior to his stint at King, Allison coached at Gaston Day School in Gastonia, N.C. where he served as the assistant men's coach during the 2002-2003 season. Gaston Day reached the Final Four of the state tournament and compiled a 28-4 mark.
Allison played for Liberty University from 1995-1998 where he was a part of a Big South Regular season title in 1997 and a part of the best team in Liberty history with a record of 23-9.
Allison began his coaching career at Lynchburg Christian Academy at the age of 22. While completing his degree he served as the head coach of the junior varsity team and assistant to the varsity during the 1998-1999 season. From there, he was an assistant coach at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. during the 1999-2000 season.
Allison, a native of Lincolnton, N.C., received his bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Liberty University in 1999. Allison is married to the former Hope McLaughlin. The couple has a six-year-old son, Riley and their second child, Ryder, is now three.
