Jim Prescott has coached Arizona Blaze athletes for 11 years – as Head Coach since 2002 and an Assistant Coach from 1998-2002. Certified by USATF as a Level I Coach and Official, Coach Prescott has also served as the Cross Country Chair for the Arizona Association since 2005.
A nationally-ranked Masters level track and cross country athlete himself, Coach Prescott regularly competes in Masters track meets and local road races throughout the state. He has been running for the past 32 years.
With his passion for coaching and his commitment to developing each athlete’s individual abilities necessary to compete at the highest level, Coach Prescott has become one of Arizona’s most respected distance coaches.
I have also been blessed this past year with great new friends that I have met at SCC track on Tuesday nights and at SRC on Thursday nights. Thank you to all for your support in my running and especially Jan for your encouragement and support both on and off the track. A true friend like you is hard to find and I Thank You Jan for all you have done for me over the past year.
Ran a new PR over the age of 40 in the Phoenix 10K on 11/08/09 in a time of 35:57 at the age of 46. Now getting ready for the USATF Masters Team XC Championship 10K race on 12/12/09 in KY.
New PR's at age 46
5K-16:58
10K-35:57
1/2 marathon-1:22.25(was 45 at the time)