Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls

Marshall Banks embarks on his tenth season as the defensive line coach, video coordinator, equipment manager, team travel operations. Banks also aids in some areas of recruiting. In addition to his coaching and recruiting responsibilities, Banks coordinates the game day sideline operations. .

Banks guided defensive end Derrick Johnson II to earn a 2011 first All-CIAA team selection. Johnson concluded the season third on the team in tackles with 58. Johnson led JCSU in sacks with 11.5 for a loss of 66 yards. He was ranked fourth in the CIAA and 14th in NCAA Division II for sacks.

Banks is a former Golden Bull defensive lineman. He transferred from Central Missouri State University to JCSU in 2007. In 2007, Banks registered 30 total tackles (12 solo), 3.5 tackles for a loss, and one sack. He also forced a fumble and recovered two. Banks played in 13 games over two seasons (2007-08), but was plagued by leg injuries.

Banks joined the Golden Bull coaching staff in 2009 as a student assistant. He served as the assistant defensive line coach for two seasons (2009-10) before being promoted to the defensive line coach.

Banks is heavily involved in the Health & Human Performance Club at Johnson C. Smith. He is also a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa, a health honor society.

Banks received his bachelor’s degree in Health Education concentration in Community Health. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Coach Banks and his wife Rickita currently make their home in Charlotte, NC in their son, Jayden.