Coaches
Curtis Jackman
Head Coach
Coach Curtis has been involved in the sport of track and field since he was a child and possesses first hand knowledge of the enrichment opportunities the sport can provide. Coach Curtis was a top High School Track Athlete who started coaching the Jets shortly after graduation. He is certified as a coach by the USA Track and Field Organization.
Contact: Jetstrack66@gmail.com (c) 617-380-8080
Rhyana (Spikey) Freeman
Assistant Coach | Communications Director
Coach Spikey began her career with the Jets when she was 12 years old. Her favorite distance was the 400m, where she won a USATF Indoor National title in 2011. She continued to compete with the Jets through high school, in addition to competing for Brookline High. In college, she competed for Northeaster University, D1 program, for two years.
When Coach Spikey aged out of club competition she stayed connected to the Jets becoming a coach. She enjoys teaching, encouraging and sharing her experiences with the next generation of Jets.
Contact: spikey.freeman@gmail.com
Serena Hooker
Assistant Coach
Coach Serena joined the Cambridge Jets at 14 years old, competing through high school during the summers. After competing in William & Mary’s D1 track program in college, she returned to the Boston area and rejoined the Jets as a coach and athlete.
She coaches the elementary and middle school boys and girls, often training alongside them as well. She enjoys helping teach racing strategy and going for team runs along the Charles. She still runs, competing in masters races and staying connected to the running communities of Boston and Cambridge. “Cambridge Jets teaches kids about making the most of their ability and finding the grit to finish a workout or race and know they did their best and I use those learnings to this day! Once a Jet, always a Jet!”
Contact: serena.hooker@gmail.com
Cullene Murphy
Assistant Coach | Jets 10 years and younger
She coaches the elementary and middle school boys and girls, often training alongside them as well. She enjoys helping teach racing strategy and going for team runs along the Charles. She still runs, competing in masters races and staying connected to the running communities of Boston and Cambridge. “Cambridge Jets teaches kids about making the most of their ability and finding the grit to finish a workout or race and know they did their best and I use those learnings to this day! Once a Jet, always a Jet!”Coach Cullene has been involved in athletics her whole life. She has competed in marathons since the 1970’s and is a 20 time finisher of the Boston Marathon.
The opportunity to give back to the track and field community and work with young children is one she embraces. The opportunity to learn from other coaches is inspiring.
Contact: cullenemurphy@yahoo.com
Administration
Alida Castillo
Team Manager
Alida began her involvement with the Jets as a mom of an athlete. Her daughter, Spikey, aged out of Jets competition several years ago, yet she stays on. Alida saw what a positive effect the Jets and track had on her daughter, so she wants to continue supporting and helping Coach Curtis and the Jets.
Alida ran track in her youth and knows the powerful lessons learned from this sport:
1. The amount of effort and work you put in has a direct effect on the outcome.
2. Since most of track is an individual sport, you must take full responsibility for the results. There is no one else to blame, no refs, judges or other teammates that don’t throw you the ball. It’s just your effort, preparation and focus that determines your performance.
Contact: cambridgejets@gmail.com
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