Meet Coach Decuir

A championship mindset. A world-class athletic career. A coach who gets results.

Coach Kenneth Decuir brings the discipline, strategy, and excellence of a top-tier athlete to every training session. Recruited for NCAA Division 1 basketball by his sophomore year in high school, he helped lead his team to two Louisiana state semifinal appearances. By 11th grade, he took up high jump — and soared to Top 5 ranking in the U.S., becoming a two-time state qualifier and U.S. Junior Olympic medalist.

He earned multiple D1 offers for track and became a multi-time All-Conference performer at McNeese State University. At his peak, he ranked Top 25 nationally and Top 50 globally with a 7'2¼" jump — all while training with Olympic legend Hollis Conway, a 2-time medalist and American record holder.

Today, Coach Decuir channels that elite-level insight into coaching young athletes from the ground up. In Katy ISD, he’s coached football, basketball, volleyball, and track — leading teams to district championships and playoff success. As a head track & field coach in one of Texas’s most competitive regions, he’s produced 9 state qualifiers, 3 state champions, and scholarship athletes at schools like UPenn, MIT, Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Clemson.

He has been part of Katy Blazin’ Red Youth Track Club since day one, working alongside Coach Darcey to mentor athletes ages 4–18 — instilling a love for the sport, discipline, and personal growth every step of the way.

Known for his technical eye, real-time video analysis, and motivating coaching style, Coach Decuir is trusted by student-athletes, parents, and coaches across the Greater Houston area. He continues to coach both high school and collegiate athletes — many of whom return home to train with him and invite him to their NCAA meets.

Coach Decuir doesn’t just build athletes.
He builds champions.

Coach Jim Pat Darcey is a respected leader in youth athletics and the founder of Katy Blazin’ Red Track Club, which he launched in 2009 with a mission to inspire young athletes to get active, set goals, and discover their potential through track and field — while keeping the focus on having fun. Coach Darcey's passion for sharing his love of track and field has touched the lives of so many, creating a program where athletes build confidence, character, and competitive skills that last a lifetime.

What began as a small, enthusiastic group has grown into a highly respected program known for both encouragement and excellence — giving athletes the opportunity to try new events or specialize in their strengths as they grow.

Coach Darcey was an integral part of the legendary James Giese's powerhouse cross country program at A&M Consolidated High School, where he helped lead his team to a Texas state championship and earned a 4th place individual finish as a sophomore. He went on to compete in cross country and track at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the 1999 NCAA Division I National Qualifying Team.

Now with over 24 years of coaching experience, Coach Darcey has served as a head coach in both cross country and track & field, producing multiple state champions and mentoring countless student-athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level — many of whom now return to coach the next generation.

Known for his positivity and people-first approach, Coach Darcey’s impact extends far beyond athletic performance. Under his leadership, Katy Blazin’ Red remains a launchpad for excellence — both on and off the track.