He was the Head Men's Tennis Coach at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina from 2011-2019.

Jones played varsity tennis at Pepperdine University from 1982 to 1985, where he won the NCAA Division 1 doubles title in 1984 and 1985.

In 1988, Jones finished runner-up in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, partnering Gretchen Magers.

His best singles performance at a Grand Slam event was at the 1993 Australian Open, where he reached the fourth round.

Since retiring from the tour, Jones has coached high-profile players including Mardy Fish, Xavier Malisse and James Blake.