Jakan Austin is an accomplished coach with eight seasons of experience as the Head Coach at Olympic College, specializing in shot put and discus. Under his leadership, the team has achieved impressive results, including 20 conference champions and 55 All-Americans. Coach Austin is also a dedicated coach for the Bremerton Jaguars Track and Field Club since 2013.

As a certified Level 1 member of the USA Track and Field Association, he is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of athletes. Originally from Bremerton, Washington, Coach Austin now resides in Fife with his wife Arika and their 130lb Saint Bernard. In addition to his coaching role, he also works at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.