Owen is the founder and Head Coach of Northern Illinois Lightning Athletics.  He has coached for 2 years at Harlem High School as the Assistant Cross Country and Track coach. While at Harlem, he was the Sprints, Hurdles, and High Jump coach.        

Owen competed at Harlem High School and is number 9 all-time in the 300 hurdles and 13th all-time in the 110. Owen still competes at open college meets and summer meets as well. He is currently working on getting his bachleors in Philosophy.      

Michael Bushman graduated from Harlem High School in 2000, where he still holds the school records in the 100m and 200m with times of 10.5 and 21.6 respectively. He was also on Harlem's fastest 4x1 in school history. In 2020, he returned to Harlem to coach the boys' sprints, a role he held until 2022. In his brief time with the program, Michael made a lasting impact on his athletes and had a unique ability to make track and field a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.

When he's not on the golf course you can find him on the sidelines cheering on his oldest daughter Eva at her track meets or his youngest daughter Ella at her soccer games.

Ethan Taylor graduated from Aurora University this spring where he got his Bachelors degree for English. He now works for Roscoe Middle School where he teaches. During his time at Aurora university he ran some incredible times. A 6.97 in the 60m, 10.84 in the 100m, and a 22.49 in the 200m.  Besides his athletic ability he also was a great leader and teammate. His character is what will be remembered over any time he has ran. 

Some of his hobbies consist of attending WWE shows, watching movies, and lifting. 

Riley Lundgren graduated from Harlem High School in 2022, leaving his mark as the holder of the 2nd all-time discus throw in school history. During his senior year, he earned a state berth in both shot put and discus. A testament to his dedication and talent as a thrower.

Riley went on to compete at St. Xavier University, where he continued to excel and earned a trip to nationals in both shot put and discus. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.

When he's not in the classroom or coaching, you can find Riley in the gym or on the court playing pickup basketball with friends.