Thomas began coaching at San Joaquin Delta College Basketball in 2014.  Having played during the 1996-98 seasons for Delta College and California Community College Coaches Hall of Famer Brian Katz.   This Marked his first year as an Assistant Coach at San Joaquin Delta College.  He joined Coach Ressa’s staff after spending the last six years playing and also coaching professionally in China.

After playing two years at Delta (1996-98) where he was part of a conference championship team in 1997, he continued his playing career at Washington State University where he set numerous school records. Despite having a setback his senior year with a major knee injury, he went on to have a successful playing career overseas.

Thomas graduated from Washington State University in 2001 with a degree in social sciences. In January 2015, he will start earning his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from Fresno Pacific University.

Jan-Michael Thomas resides in Stockton with his wife Giana.