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About

If we are not the head timers at the event we can also be found teaming up with the MSTCA to help with the timing of their cross country, indoor track, and spring track invitationals.  We also help timed the high school MIAA championships in cross country, indoor track, and spring track.  

The Team

Derek: Owner

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Kick to the Finish is the heart of Derek Ellis.  Track and Field has been his life since 1988.  His love for the sport started by running for North Attleboro High School and then collegiately for Merrimack College.  Derek always knew that he wanted to share his passion for the sport with others.  He became a Physical Education Teacher and then began his coaching career supporting the Mansfield High School team to always strive to be their best.  

 

Derek has always been driven to learn every aspect of Track and Field to better his craft.  Through his aspirations he has obtained his USATF Level 1 Track and Field Certification, National Federation High School Coaches Certification, and Race Day Scoring Certification.  He was a three time Boston Globe Coach of the Year, Enterprise News Coach of the Year, and inducted into the MSTCA Hall of Fame in 2022.  He is currently the Director of Timing for the MSTCA.  

Jillian: Owner

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Jillian’s love of running came later in life.  She was a thrower in high school and began running as a hobby.  Her heart for the sport came through her training for the 2017 and 2019 Boston Marathon as well as the Providence Marathon and endless 5K’s and half marathons.   She began her coaching career at Attleboro High School with the goal of providing the team with a positive atmosphere that celebrated every athlete and every PR.  She continues that joy and excitement watching every participant cross the line.

Adam

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Adam gets so much enjoyment out of being part of fitness communities.  He too is a Physical Education Teacher with the desire to have kids want to make fitness a daily aspect of their lives.  He threw the javelin in high school and college.  He coached high school throws and has enjoyed competing in his local road races.  Adam’s positivity and excitement for athletics adds a whole level of joy to our crew and what we strive to be as a company.

Madison

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Madison has had a love of sports her whole life - focusing the last few years on both Track and Field and Field Hockey.  She was the MVP of the Hockomock League in Field Hockey, Hockomock and Sun Chronicle All-Star, and a D2 National Champion in Field Hockey with East Stroudsburg University.  She is currently aspiring to become a Physical Education Teacher and competing in both Track and Field and Field Hockey at Bridgewater State University. She is a timer for the MSTCA using Hytek and Finish Linx.   She, like her father, loves timing and being part of all aspects of the running world.  

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