Track and Field | Lutheran High School, Parker CO

LuHi Lions Track & Field

Head Coach

Jermaine Stafford

Coach Stafford brings an unparalleled background in Track & Field, having been a team USA-class sprinter and a Michigan State University student-athlete in both Track & Football. His remarkable athletic career includes being a member of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games (400m Relay Alternate), and he was recognized as both the Gatorade National Athlete of the Year and Runner's World Magazine Athlete of the Year. Coach Stafford holds numerous state and national championships, and notably, was the youngest U.S. Sprinter to compete internationally at age 15 from the state of New York.

Beyond his competitive achievements, Coach Stafford has dedicated his career to the holistic development of young athletes. As Director of Performance Facility & Growth at the UPSWING Foundation, he provides performance training, mentorship, and leadership with an emphasis on discipline, character, and faith-based values. His passion for track and field and athlete development has been a consistent driving force throughout his career. Coach Stafford is no stranger to Lutheran High School, having previously served as Lead Sprint Coach from 2013–2017 before returning in 2024.