Meet Our Board

Coach Darwin has led the Sprint Program for numerous seasons. He believes that the Sprint program should help to bring out the best in every athlete while helping them grow past their current limitations on and off the track. Coach Darwin ran track for several years, and is certified in many Sprint disciplines as well as holding a USATF Level 1 certification. He hopes that all King Cobras athletes leave with the mindset that "You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great" as spoken by Les Brown.

Coach Mark more affectionately known as "Coach B" started the King Cobras in 2004 with the goal of reaching as many kids as possible and teaching them that being healthy and competitive can be fun and have lasting benefits. Coach Mark is a full-time P.E. teacher and coaches several sports throughout the year. He has understanding and knowledge in all of the Track & Field sports disciplines and is also USATF Level 1 certified. His biggest joy with the King Cobras program has been the lasting relationships that he has built over the past 18 years. So much so that now his previous athlete's children are Cobras themselves!

Coach Shartrice has been coaching the sprint team for over 5 seasons. Not only has she been a highly competitive track athlete, running the 100, 200, 100m and 300m hurdles, but she was an elite cheerleader, and excelled in many other sports. Rooted in Lakewood, Coach Shartrice has a passion for helping our local athletes reach excellence, and develop skills that are transferable to multiple sports, creating a well rounded athlete. Coach Shartrice is on the USATF Coaches Registry and is well versed in multiple track disciplines. She aims to to teach every athlete that they "can do hard things", a mantra that she often uses to help young athletes push beyond their current limitations.