About PTC

Parker Track Club was formed in 1992 in Athens Alabama by Mr and Mrs (Kirk) Parker. They had a desire for young people and for the overall success that can be realized through Track and Field. Coach Parker has trained and mentored young athletes in North Alabama for over 40 years. In 1997 a much younger Coach (Zeke) Parker had the privilege to travel to Barcelona Spain and represented the United States in the Junior Olympics, winning the 110m hurdles and placing third in the 100m dash. With the help of his father, he became a five-time Alabama state champion in 110m Hurdles and set an AHSAA record which stood for 20 years. Coach (Zeke) Parker was blessed to receive a scholarship and graduate from the University of Louisville where he played football and ran track. In 2015 Coach (Zeke) Parker had the privilege to be voted into the Limestone County Hall of Fame.

Over the years PTC has produced many All-Americans and Junior Olympians, but more importantly, has followed our mission by developing and mentoring young athletes to become healthy poductive young adults. PTC is now run by Ezekial Parker (Coach Zek), and he continues the legacy that his parents started.

Parker Track Club is now the largest track club in Alabama with over 165 kids running in the 2023 summer season. The strength of a club this size is the coaching staff who diligently ensure that all kids are ready to perform at a high level, as well as being the backbone of the club. Due to the strong coaching, PTC produced 65 junior Olympians and brought home 18 medals and produced 15 All-Americans at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic games held in Des Moines Iowa.

We are blessed to have full access to all of Bob Jones High School's facilities and we are thankful for their involvment.