David Jackson, the long-standing executive director of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, is officially retiring at the end of the 2026-27 school year, with his final day set for June 30, 2027. This isn’t just another retirement announcement, it marks the end of an incredible 31-year run with the OSSAA.
Three Decades of Dedication
Jackson has been a cornerstone of the OSSAA for over three decades. He joined the organization way back in 1996 as an assistant director, working his way up to associate executive director before taking the top job in 2016. For the last 11 years, he’s been at the helm as executive director, replacing Ed Sheakley. That’s some serious commitment! Jackson, who hails from Pauls Valley, also put in work on the national stage, serving a three-year term on the NFHS Board of Directors and even taking the reins as NFHS president during the 2018-19 school year. Talk about a resume.
An Enduring Impact on High School Activities
In a release, Jackson reflected on his time, saying he “truly cherished” his career, feeling “incredibly blessed” to support education-based activities. He called it an “honor to serve our member schools and the students of Oklahoma.” OSSAA board president Matt Holder backed that up, stating Jackson has “provided outstanding leadership” and his “impact on Oklahoma high school activities will be felt for many years to come.” Holder praised Jackson’s integrity, professionalism, and genuine commitment to students, coaches, administrators, and member schools across the state. It sounds like Jackson’s departure will leave some seriously big shoes to fill.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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