Jessica Clemons, known to her athletes as Coach Starr, is a fifth-year track and field coach with a strong passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the track. A former high school track and field athlete and a proud graduate of Timberland High School, Class of 2000, Coach Starr brings firsthand competitive experience to her coaching approach. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management & Project Management from ECPI University and is a U.S. Army veteran, instilling discipline, leadership, and resilience in her athletes.

In her five years of coaching, Coach Starr with other coaches has guided athletes to earn track scholarships, compete at the collegiate level, many athletes that place in the top eight at state championships, and achieve the ultimate honor of producing a State Champion! She remains committed to fostering hard work, confidence, and excellence in every athlete she coaches.

Email: clemonsj@bcsdschools.net

Henry R. Griffin, better known as Coach Rick to his athletes, is entering his third year as a dedicated track and field coach with a deep commitment to developing student athletes both on and off track. A proud graduate of Timberland High School (Class of 2003), Coach Rick draws on his own experiences as a former high school athlete and his work with youth in group homes. He’s held the rank of Senpai instructor and is a Black Belt in Wado Ryu Karate, which has further shaped his approach to coaching.

Coach Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of South Carolina Upstate, and his diverse background allows him to teach valuable life skills such as discipline, leadership, and resilience, all while meeting athletes where they are in their personal development. His goal is to bring out the best in everyone, fostering growth both as athletes and as people.

In his three years of coaching, Coach Rick, alongside his colleagues, has guided athletes to earn track scholarships, compete at the collegiate level, and place in the top eight at state championships. Many of his athletes have also broken multiple school records. Coach Rick’s philosophy focuses on continuous improvement, encouraging athletes to get better by 1% each day. He believes that compounding these small daily gains will lead to extraordinary long-term results.

Email: griffinhenry@bcsdschools.net