MERCURY SAN DIEGO
TRACK & FIELD
MEET THE COACHES
AND
BOARD MEMBERS
Coach Eddie Ford Jr.
Founder of Mercury San Diego
Head Coach
Coach Ford is a San Diego Native who attended Morse High School and competed in
both Football and Track. After graduating High School, Coach Ford received a Full
Ride Football Scholarship to the University of Colorado. After the passing of his
father, Coach Ford decided to continue his Football and Education efforts back in
San Diego. Coach Ford briefly played Professional Football for the San Diego
Chargers; however shortly after his Professional efforts he received his Associates
Degree in Electricity from City College. Although this was an amazing
accomplishment Coach Ford decided to further his Education and later received his
Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix San Diego.
Coach Ford has such a love for Football, Track, and helping others that in Year 2002
he alongside his wife Priscilla Ford decided to start a local track team, Mercury San
Diego Track Club. Coach Ford also Coaches High School Football and Track at his Alma Mater,
Morse High School.
Coach Tracy Thomson
Assistant Head Coach
Coach Tracy has been apart of the Mercury Family since the beginning and firmly
stresses the importance of Education to all his athletes. As a former Student-Athlete
himself, he strongly knows the importance of the killer combination of both
“Student’ and “Athlete”.
Coach Tracy graduated from Madison High School where he was named All-league,
and 2nd Team All-CIF in Football, Basketball, and Track. After High School Coach
Tracy attended San Diego State University and was a 4 Year Letterman and Special
Teams Player of the Year for 3 Seasons in a row. He Graduated from San Diego State
University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. Coach
Tracey then went on to play Professional Football with the Dallas Cowboys and the
BC Lions. After playing Professional Football Coach Tracy continued his Education
Efforts and received his Masters of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from
National University. He then became a Doctorate Candidate of Urban Education
from Nova University.
Coach Tracy is truly committed to Community Service and serves on numerous
Charity Boards, and Task Forces. He has also been Coaching with Skyline Youth
Football Team for over 20 years.
Coach Lourent "Lou" Coons
Distance & High Jump
Coach Coons adds over 25 Years of coaching experience to the Mercury Coaching
Staff. His passion for the sport, and dedication to youth are his focus as he guides the
Middle Distances, and High Jump athletes. Coach Coon says, “Track and Field is the
only true sport. Everything else is just a game.”
BOARD MEMBERS
Priscilla Ford - President
Jacquetta Jenkins - Parent Liaison
Daniel Smith - Treasurer
Floyd North - IT Tech
Sharon Thomas - Secretary
Ed Qualls - Equipment Manager