Coach Jones is in her third season at Miles College as the assistant coach with the Lady Bears basketball team and her first season as the Interim Head Volleyball Coach. In just a short period of time, Jones has already set the groundwork for a thriving program, gaining the loyalty and respect of her players through her undoubted commitment.
After graduating from Fort Valley State University, Jones began her career as an assistant coach for the Miles College Women's Volleyball and Basketball team. Jones was a star basketball and volleyball player at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA from 2003-2007. She was captain on the volleyball team for three years and led the SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) in kills and blocks for three consecutive years. She was captain of the basketball team as well for two years and a top ranking player contributing to three consecutive years Fort Valley State University advanced to the SIAC Tournament Championship game. She was named to the SIAC All Conference Team for two years in basketball and SIAC All Conference Team three years in volleyball. Jones was honored as Female Athlete of the Year, SIAC Player of the Year in Volleyball, and numerous Most Valuable Player awards, while attending Fort Valley State University.
Deborah Jones, born in Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from West End High School and attended college at Fort Valley State University, where she earned a degree in Criminal Justice in 2007.
Deborah is also a two member of the Women's Basketball Coaching Association and a three year member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
