BRIAN BUCKNER - HEAD COACH

Brian Buckner is the Founder and Head Coach of the Northeast Tennessee Track & Field Club. Brian ran at Daniel Boone High School graduating in 1977. At Daniel Boone, he ran several events but was primarily a sprinter concentrating on the 440 and mile relay. Brian was a member of the mile relay team that still holds the school record. After high school, Brian ran as a freshman at Milligan College in the 400 and 400 hurdles. He then transferred to ETSU to finish his education earning degrees in accounting and education. Brian returned to his alma mater and served as an assistant track & field coach from 1987-1989. In 1993, he started the track club. From 2000-2004, Brian served as an assistant coach at Science Hill with primary responsibilities for meet management. Brian is also heavily involved in officiating track & field and cross-country meets and is a nationally certified USATF official. In 2006, he began Slipstream Timing & Meet Management which travels around timing and scoring meets.

BRANDON TALBERT - ASSISTANT COACH

Brandon Talbert is in his first year as an assistant coach with the team. Brandon ran for the club during high school. Brandon is a graduate of Volunteer High School and Milligan College and ran cross-country and track at both schools. At Milligan, he competed in the marathon at the 2006 NAIA Outdoor Championships. Brandon will work with the distance runners.

ERIC ROUSE - Assistant Coach - Throws

TERRANCE MAXWELL - Assistant Coach - Sprints

JEREMY CLONCE - Assistant Coach - Pole Vault