About Us

HEAD COACH 

Coach Victor Makinde is a former Division 1 Football player who ran track in college to get faster for football. You'll hear him say that he doesn't consider himself a track coach, but rather a speed coach. His methods help athletes achieve faster times as a result of becoming a more complete athlete with a strong base in balance and coordination. This is Victor's 6th season coaching competitive track. He is also currently the Head Boys/Girls Track & Field Coach for Columbus Catholic High School. He wants to lead athletes to achieve and even surpass their goals. He and his wife, Rachelle, have 3 children and live in Cedar Falls.

DIRECTOR 

Coach Rachelle Makinde is a former high school state champion in the 400m. She values the time that she's been able to pour into athletes who are working on their mental performance. As a physician, she understands the physiologic changes that occur in athletes and the importance of exercise, nutrition, and rest. Collectively, the coaches are excited for another season of growth and development for all athletes in the club.

Coach Nick Dugger has been the assistant coach with Victor for the last few seasons. He was a former track athlete at Wartburg where he was a heptathlete. His expertise is well-rounded in that he specializes in hurdles and field events. As a practicing chiropractor, he understands body mechanics and the importance of balance and coordination being a foundation for athletes to achieve success. He also is currently assistant track coach at Columbus Catholic High School. He and his wife have two children and live in Waverly. 

Coach Holley Miller is our administrator and coaches with sprints and throws. She is the organizer and will be signing up athletes for meets. She ensures that meet days run smoothly and athletes arrive at their respective events. She is familiar with the process of behind the. Holley has 3 children and lives in Waterloo. 

Coach Angela Dark (Marketing Facilitator) is a former track athlete and one of the first to adapt to the principles of balance and coordination as it applied to her childrens' careers in track. She and her husband have 3 children and live in Cedar Falls.