From sprinting past rivals on high school tracks to launching record-breaking throws on the world stage, Chase Jackson is redefining what power looks like in women’s athletics. Jackson continued her dominance at the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships, with a 20.02m throw. The 29-year-old Illinois native is also a two-time world champion and holds a personal best of 20.43m, with a national record of 20.76m set in 2023.
Chase Jackson’s dominance says it all with the fact that she has made history as the first U.S. woman to win a shot put title at the World Athletics Championships. How did that happen? She clinched gold in her first attempt in 2022. All of these accolades would have been possible with the combined effort of Chase Jackson and her coach. Let’s dive deep into the life and achievements of Chase Jackson’s coach, Paul Wilson.
Meet Paul Wilson: Chase Jackson’s coach
Per York Press, in 2023, Paul Wilson said, “I went with her to the medal ceremony, then she was given it afterwards, when they were given the presentation box.” It was only two years of effort, and Wilson helped Chase Jackson win the world title. But when did he start his coaching career? Well, he took up coaching in 2005, after competing in discus for the City of York Athletic Club (AC). But what about his own competitive career?
Chase Jackson’s coach, Paul Wilson, is a former discus thrower himself and held records for the U17 age group for Yorkshire and the North of England. But soon enough, his career seemed to end as he suffered a career-ending knee injury at just 17. And now working as a coach along with a job as a local electrical retailer manager.
Paul Wilson’s career highlights and achievements
The Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition honored coach Paul Jackson, along with three other inductees, for the 2022 induction ceremony. He was given recognition for his contribution to the Special Olympics. After getting the honor, Paul Wilson said, “I look forward to continuing to help and grow the Special Olympics in the future. It is a great honor to be recognized.”
During his more than 30-year career, Wilson has coached many athletes, including Chase Jackson, and helped them learn about sports technology. From 1987 to 2000, Paul even became the Special Olympics’ community coordinator, and later again from 2008 to 2016. Chase Jackson’s coach has helped Brantford athletes in various sports, including track and field, swimming, softball, golf, bocce, bowling, soccer, powerlifting, curling, snowshoeing, and basketball. He has given many national, provincial, and world-class athletes.
Paul coached throws in Great Britain for many years after helping chase Ealy’s career back to life. Before relocating to York Sport in Heslington, where Chase and Scott have joined him for training, he started out at the original Huntington setup. Paul Wilson’s career achievements also include the 2016 Coach of the Year Award at the England Athletics Yorkshire and Humber Regional Awards.
How did Paul Wilson help Chase Jackson shape her career?
Per the YouTube channel on Daniel McQuaid, Chase Jackson said two years ago, “We kind of just, like, worked with what we had because me and Paul didn’t have much time before the season really kicked off, right?” She further added, “And so now that we have, like, a full off-season to work on stuff, we’ll probably add a couple more things and see how we feel with those. But I think it’s overall positive, and I think it’s a good sign that we really only worked on, like, my entry this whole time—and I think I have a lot more stuff to fix.”
The coaching style of Paul Wilson is more partnership than dictatorship, and he always tries to understand the athlete, like what and how they feel. This ultimately helps them bond together and learning becomes fun. What do you think about Chase Jackson and her coach, Paul Wilson? Do tell us in the comments below.
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