Coach Jeffrey L. Timms brings over 30 years of coaching experience at the Youth, High School, and Collegiate levels. Specializing in sprints, hurdles, jumps, and speed development, he has built a reputation for developing championship athletes while emphasizing academic success, leadership, and personal growth.
In 2025, Coach Timms joined Benedictine University as a Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach, making an immediate impact by helping coach an NCAA Division III All-American in his first season.
Previously, Coach Timms served as Head Track & Field Coach at Bloom High School for 17 years, where he led the program to five IHSA Top 5 State finishes, 16 conference championships, two sectional titles, and coached 62 Illinois All-State athletes.
Since founding Full Stride Track Club in 1996, Coach Timms has developed more than 40 USA Track & Field Junior Olympic and Youth All-Americans while mentoring athletes to compete at the national level. His coaching experience also includes serving as Head Coach at St. Rita High School, Assistant Coach at Thornton Township High School, and Assistant to the Meet Director for the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics.
A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, Coach Timms holds USA Track & Field Level II Certification, has completed coursework toward Level III Certification, and is certified by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in Strength & Conditioning and Technical Coaching.
Known for his passion for athlete development, Coach Timms is committed to helping student-athletes reach their highest potential on the track, in the classroom, and in life.
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