Athletics
Whether you are a spectator or participant, you will benefit from our strong athletic program.
The College participates in the following intercollegiate sports: basketball, baseball, tennis, cross-country, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Rust College is a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Here’s what we have to offer
- Men’s Baseball Coaching Staff and Schedule
- Men’s Basketball Roster and Schedule
- Women’s Volleyball Schedule
- Intramural sports
Administration and Coaching Staff

Dr. Ishmell Edwards
Vice President College Relations/Athletics Director
iedwards@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4014

Mr. Stanley Stubbs
Associate Athletics Director
sstubbs@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4402

Mr. Eric Jackson
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
ejackson@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4091

Edward Newton,
Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach
enewton@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4407

Mr. Gino Pierre
Head Coach, Volleyball
gpierre2@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4039

Keana Wash,
Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach/ Head Softball Coach
kwash@rustcollege.edu
(662) 252-8000 x4407