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Coaching Staff
What makes the 727 Track Club successful is the dedication and experience of our coaching staff. We are pleased to present the coaching lineup for the 2008 season.
Leviticus McKinnon, Head Coach
Events: All Running Events
Ages: All ages
A talented all-around athlete, Leviticus ran cross country and track at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. During high school, he ran the 300m intermediate hurdles (42.00), 110m high hurdles (14.7), the 4x100m relay (42.5) as well as the 4x400m relay (3:15:00). Following high school, Leviticus continued his track career competing at Fort Valley State College (GA) where he ran the 400m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay. His coaching experience includes Largo High School Track (1997), AAU track club coaching (since 2002), as well as managing the personal training for several NFL players. HIs focus and emphasis on the fundamentals of the mechanics of track and field provide a solid base for all athletes across multiple sports. As Head Coach, Leviticus has played an instrumental role in the formation and rapid growth of 727 Track Club into Tampa Bay's premier youth track and field organization.
Paul Mack
Events: All Running Events
Ages: All ages
A graduate of Dunedin (FL) High School, Paul was a versatile and talented sprinter who qualified for the state track meet three years in a row. He competed in the 200m and the 400m, as well as the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Posting times consistently in the 21 second range, he was the 1995 PCAC champion in the 200 meters. With his 400m time of 48 seconds, Paul led his Dunedin team to a PCAC conference title in the 4x400m relay in 1993. Paul went on to compete for Florida Community College in Jacksonville. As a coach at the AAU level for several years, Paul's disciplined style of training and conditioning combined with his ability to develop a strong rapport with athletes of all age groups has produced many national qualifiers in a number of different events. Several of these national qualifiers, both individuals and relay teams, have finished ranked in the top ten in their respective age groups at the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Paul also manages the fundraising activities for the club and develops the strong partnerships with our sponsors.
Keisha Day
Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump
Ages: All ages
While a student at Clearwater (FL) High School, Keisha competed in the long jump (school record 19’6”), triple jump (school record 38’), 200m, 400m, and the 4x400. She qualified for the state track meet all four years of high school, culminating in 1994 with a state championship title in the long jump. Following high school, Keisha ran for the University of Florida on a four-year track scholarship competing in the long jump (20’ 9”) and the triple jump (39’ 5”). While at UF, she was an NCAA qualifier in the long jump and her team won the SEC triple crown (cross country, indoor track, outdoor track). Keisha is currently the Asst Girls Track Coach at Largo (FL) High School and coached at Clearwater (FL) High School in the past. While coaching AAU track athletes, Keisha has produced many national qualifiers and several who have finished in the top 10 at the AAU Junior Olympics.
John Buscema
Events: Hurdles
Ages: All ages
A versatile athlete, John competed at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey (FL) in multiple events, including 100m, 200m, 110m HH, 300m hurdles, long jump, triple jump, and 4x100m relay. He was the state champion in the 110m HH in 1994 and was recruited to the University of Florida. While a Gator at UF, John competed in the 110m HH (13.79), 400m H (54), 100m (10.59), and 200m (21.65). John currently works as a land developer and personal trainer, while also coaching track (Largo Middle School) and soccer.
Jason Welsh
Events: Hurdles, High Jump
Ages: All
While at Dunedin (FL) High School, Jason competed in the 110m high hurdles (13.9) and the 300m intermediate hurdles (39.6). He won 4 PCAC hurdle titles (110m high hurdles 1982, 1983, 1984; 300m intermediate hurdles, 1983). Recruited to the University of Florida on a track scholarship, Jason was part of an all-freshman relay team that won the shuttle hurdle relay event at Penn Relays in 1985. Jason transferred to Florida State University and competed in the 110HH (personal best of 14.12) for the Seminoles during the 1987 and 1988 seasons.
Ann Welsh
Events: Sprints, Hurdles
Ages: Primary, SubBantam, Bantam
Originally from Great Britain, Ann posted a time of 13.66 in the 100m high hurdles while competing in the United Kingdom at age 15, setting a record that still stands as the all-time UK age group record. She ran for Scotland in both the 1982 Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne, Australia, as well as the 1986 Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ann continued to represent her country internationally, traveling to and competing in Korea, Australia, and many countries across Europe, posting a personal best of 13.56 in the 100m high hurdles. At age 18, Ann was recruited to the United States and competed for Florida State University on a four year track scholarship.
Eric Jenkins
Events: Throws
Ages: All
Eric excelled in multiple sports at Dunedin (FL) High School, including wrestling, football, and track. While a star running back for the Falcons, Eric’s team finished as the state runner-up. As a member of the track team, he competed in the 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m (state qualifier two years in a row), shot put (56’), and discus (165’). As a free agent, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to play for the 1991-1992 seasons.