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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

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