Jim Mielke was the pioneer who started the Track and Field program at Pima Community College. He passed away on Tuesday. PCC is mourning the loss of Coach Mielke and remembering his legacy.
“We didn’t have a track program when he came, so he is the track program," PCC Athletic Director, Jim Monaco said.Five years after, he was able to bring the program to life.
“Taking the program from zero to a national championship with the men in 1980," former PCC Athletic Trainor, Ben Carbajal said.He coached for over 60 years with Pima along with Sunnyside Junior High and High School.Even past his coaching career, Coach Miekle still managed to stay involved. Whether it was going to basketball games or just talking to some of the athletes, he always wanted to stay with the PCC community.
“He’d always come upstairs and tap me on the shoulder and say, ‘what a great job you’re doing and everything looks great Jim,'" Monaco said."He was just that kind of guy, he was always here.”“When he looked across at you, he didn’t see you where you were, he saw you where you could be," former PCC Athletic Director, Edgar Soto said.“Every time we talk about championships, he’ll be the first one that won championships," PCC Head Track Coach, Chad Harrison said.
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