About us
Our Mission
Coast 2 Coast International Athletics operates on the core belief that sports serve as an international language. Our mission is to unite top high school athletes from across the United States and around the world through global athletic competition, helping to remove cultural barriers, foster lasting friendships, and create unforgettable travel experiences.
Our Vision
Global Unity
Using athletics as a universal language to connect diverse cultures across the globe.
International Competition
Exposing dedicated young track and field and golf athletes to high-level overseas competition (such as meets in Australia).
Life-Changing Experiences
Providing unique travel and growth opportunities that build lifelong memories and friendships.
Our Staff
Tracy Spencer
CEO/Director of Operations/Partner
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As a seasoned coach and C2CIA founder, Tracy builds vital relationships with businesses in Australia and The USA. Tracy has 30+ years of coaching experience. He specializes in Hurdles, Sprints, Jumps and relays. Tracy has had successful athletes at the NCAA level, and Olympics. Tracy has a Bachelor’s and MBA from The University of Findlay. Originally from Ohio, Tracy is a proud Ohio State Buckeye fan.
Mike Labine
COO /Director of Athletics/ Parnter
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As a University of North Dakota graduate with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and minors in Psychology and Coaching, Mike boasts a track and field career spanning athlete to coach. Since completing his Master’s at Hamline University in 2004, Mike has been a featured speaker across the upper Midwest, sharing expertise with parents, coaches, and administrators. Mike
Diane Sheppard
Director of International Track & Field Liaison
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Diane, a track & field coach for 27+ years, is uniting the U.S. and Australia for a competition. She coached Joseph Deng, the former Australian 800m record holder, and earned “Coach of the Year” in 2015 & 2016 by emphasizing athlete-driven success. Her coaching philosophy? “I’m just a button pusher. I tell them how to do something. It’s up to them to transfer it, and then they get the rewards.”
