Our Team

Meet Coach Parker, our college alumni athletes, and our youth runners.

Coaching Staff

Program leadership and training direction.

Coach Mr. Parker

Coach Mr. Parker

Head Coach • Program Founder

Coach Zeke Parker is the founder and head coach of Parker Track Club, bringing elite-level experience and proven leadership to youth athlete development.

A former standout dual-sport athlete at the University of Louisville, he built a reputation for excellence in both football and track & field. He was one of the most prolific kickoff returners in Louisville history and an elite hurdler and sprinter.

His career continued professionally in the NFL before transitioning into coaching and mentorship.

After returning to Alabama, Coach Parker founded Parker Track Club with a mission to develop athletes the right way focusing on speed, fundamentals, confidence, discipline, and character.

Under his leadership, athletes have achieved personal records, qualified for Junior Olympics, earned college opportunities, and developed the mindset needed to succeed both on and off the track.

Coach Parker emphasizes accountability, work ethic, and strong team culture while helping athletes unlock their full potential.

Youth Development Speed & Technique Team Culture

High School & College Alumni

These athletes ran with PTC since they were kids and went on to compete successfully at various colleges.

PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

Grew up in the program and now brings college-level experience back to help with speed, technique, and mindset.

SprintsMentorship
PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

Helps younger athletes with competitiveness, race execution, and learning how to train with purpose.

CompetitionExecution
PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

Supports training sessions and motivates athletes to stay locked in on fundamentals, effort, and coachability.

DisciplineCoachability
PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

Brings positive energy—helps athletes improve form, train safely, and build confidence.

TechniqueConfidence
PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

Helps athletes understand what it takes to reach the next level—habits, recovery, and mental toughness.

MindsetRecovery
PTC alumni athlete

Alumni Athlete

College Athlete • Alumni Mentor

A success story who represents the “from youth track to college” pipeline we’re building at PTC.

PTC PipelineRole Model

Middle School & Youth Runners

Fundamentals, fun, confidence, and learning how to compete as a team.

Parker Track Club youth runners group photo

Our middle school athletes and baby track runners are the heart of the program. We focus on safe progressions, strong basics, and building a love for the sport.