David Brechin is entering his 7th year as head track and field coach at Clayton High School.  Prior to becoming a head coach at Clayton, he served as head girls track coach at Oakville High School for 2 years and assistant boys and girls track coach at Affton High School for 1 year.  During Coach Brechin’s time at Clayton High School he has had athletes compete in state every year.  The events they have placed have ranged from the girls 4x100, open 100, open 200, 1600, 800, 3200, and the shot put, and discus.  A collegiate athlete and graduate of Elmhurst University, Coach Brechin earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and a minor in Health Education.  Coach Brechin has also earned his Masters Degree in Education Administration and Athletics and Activities.  Coach Brechin is married to Nicole Brechin and has three children, Kinley, Miles and Hayden.

Danee Jones was a graduate of Clayton High School and attended Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and participated on the Track & Field team as a thrower. Her events were shotput, discus, hammer and weight throw. Some of her career highlights include Missouri Class 3 Champion in 2001, Missouri Class 3 Record holder Class 3 (2001), 4x Division II All American, Several time Athlete of the Week, 7X National Qualifier, MSSU Weight Throw Record holder (until 2023),  Female Athlete of the Year (MSSU 2005), Most Valuable Performer (MSSU 2005) & MIAA Team Conference Champions. She graduated from MSSU in 2005 with a BSBA in Accounting.