NORTHLAND
TRACK CLUB
COACHING STAFF
Meet our dedicated coaching staff committed to nurturing young athletes. Our coaches bring a wealth of experience and passion for track and field, ensuring every athlete reaches their potential.
Coach Jamar Parrish - Founder
Coach Jamar Parrish is the founder and head coach of Northland Track Club and has been coaching young athletes since 2008, from the youth level through high school. His track and field expertise includes sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-events, and throughout his career he has helped develop numerous state qualifiers, All-State athletes, state champions, national qualifiers, and national champions. As the founder of Northland Track Club, Coach Parrish is committed to creating an environment where athletes of all ability levels can develop, compete, build confidence, and have fun while pursuing their potential.
Coach Parrish spent 13 years coaching track and field at Platte County High School, where he coached multiple state qualifiers, All-State athletes, and state champions. Among his athletes was the Missouri Class 3 State Record holder in the 200-meter dash. He also spent 15 years coaching football at Platte County, helping develop numerous All-State players and contributing to the program's 2024 State Championship.
Coach Parrish is now in his fifth season as the Sprints and Hurdles Coach at Staley High School, where his athletes and relay teams have earned multiple All-State honors. His accomplishments at Staley include coaching the Boys State Champion in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. Across every level of competition, Coach Parrish's philosophy remains the same: teach the sport, challenge athletes to become their best, celebrate their growth, and create an experience that makes them want to keep coming back to the track.
Coach Caesar Morales
Coach Caesar Morales brings a lifelong passion for track and field and nearly two decades of coaching experience to Northland Track Club. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Coach Morales earned multiple All-State honors and was ranked among Florida’s top hurdlers during his junior and senior seasons. He continued his athletic career on a track and field scholarship at the University of Central Missouri, where he competed as a member of two MIAA Championship teams.
Coach Morales has spent more than a decade as an assistant track and field coach at Winnetonka High School, specializing in the sprints and hurdles. During his coaching career, he has helped develop 11 State Champions, 42 All-State athletes, 67 State Qualifiers, 8 High School All-Americans, and 5 National Champions. Among his accomplishments is coaching the Missouri Class 4 State Record holder in the girls 300-meter hurdles, whose performance also ranks No. 2 all-time in Missouri high school history. More than 25 of his former athletes have continued their careers at the collegiate level, with many becoming conference champions, All-Americans, and national champions.
Coach Morales has also had the opportunity to coach athletes who progressed to the international and professional stages. Former athlete Dinedye Denis represented the Ivory Coast internationally, becoming the country's national record holder in the 400-meter hurdles and competing as a member of its 4x100-meter relay team. He also coached Quincy Hall, who went on to become one of the world's premier 400-meter runners, capturing Olympic gold in the 400 meters at the 2024 Paris Games after earning gold and bronze medals at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
At the youth level, Coach Morales has developed numerous AAU and USATF All-Americans and National Champions through his elite training group, KREW Athletics. His coaching philosophy goes beyond times, medals, and championships, emphasizing the development of confidence, discipline, accountability, work ethic, and a championship mindset that athletes can carry into every area of their lives.
Coach Morales holds a USA Track & Field Level 1 Certification and is proud to bring his experience, knowledge, and passion for athlete development to Northland Track Club, helping the next generation of athletes discover their potential and pursue excellence both on and off the track.
Coach Joel Wazac
Bio Coming Soon!!
Coach Michael Day
Coach Michael Day has been coaching track and field since 2008. He served as Rockhurst High School’s assistant coach for sprints and jumps from 2008 to 2020, stepping into the head coaching role in 2011. During his tenure, Coach Day led the Hawklets to three consecutive Missouri State 4x100-meter relay championships in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Coach Day joined Northland Track Club in spring 2024 and is now in his third season with the program. He enjoys helping athletes develop their speed, confidence, and love for track and field.
Coach Day and his wife, Jamie, have three children: Noah, Rhema, and Maylah. Noah runs with Northland Track Club, and Rhema and Maylah look forward to joining the program as well.
Coach Lauren Parrish
Coach Lauren Parrish brings nearly 20 years of youth and club coaching experience to Northland Track Club. Her coaching career began in club softball following a successful high school career in which she earned All-State honors and helped her team capture a state championship. Since 2014, Lauren has coached track and field at both the middle school and high school levels, specializing in the shot put.
As an accomplished throws coach, Lauren has helped develop numerous athletes into championship-level competitors. She has coached multiple state qualifiers, including a state runner-up, and her success has continued with Northland Track Club, where she has developed multiple national qualifiers and coached two shot put national champions. Lauren is passionate about helping young athletes improve their technique, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of achieving both in competition and beyond.
Coach Tony Camareno
Coach Tony Camareno joins Northland Track Club as our Distance Coach, bringing a lifelong passion for distance running, track and field, and athlete development. Tony’s running journey began at Blue Springs High School, where he competed in cross country and track and field. A multiple-time All-State athlete in both sports, he also earned AAU All-American honors in cross country and ranked among Missouri’s top athletes in his graduating class. He continued competing at the collegiate level at Southwest Missouri State University.
For the past eight years, Tony has coached competitive softball, developing a philosophy centered on helping athletes recognize and reach their potential. He believes athletics is about far more than performance—it is an opportunity to build discipline, confidence, resilience, accountability, and character that carry well beyond competition. Tony’s 20 years of military service have further shaped his leadership approach. He values high standards, leading by example, strong team culture, and embracing the process when the work gets difficult. He believes distance running is uniquely suited to teaching consistency, patience, perseverance, and mental toughness.
Above all, Tony is a husband and father. He and his wife, LaToi-ya, have been married for 18 years and are raising three children: Branden, Knyla’lee, and Alaiyah. Branden is serving in the Navy, while Knyla’lee and Alaiyah are excited to become part of the running program themselves. Tony is excited to give back to the sport that has given him so much. His goal is to develop not only stronger runners, but confident, resilient young people who understand the value of hard work, believe in their potential, and are prepared to succeed long after their time on the track.
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