Coach Garfield Thompson

Coach Garfield Thompson is the Executive Director of the McKim Center and the McKim Community Association, Inc. A father and lifelong advocate for the athletic and academic enrichment of youth, Coach Garfield is a regional leader in athletic coaching, teaching, and administration. Born in Jamaica, he is also a leader in the integration of athletic training with holistic education.

A champion of peacemaking and "whole community" services, Coach Garfield grew up at the McKim Center where he trained as a wrestler. He has been involved in the life of McKim for 30-plus years. A graduate of Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Hampton University. His first coaching position was as a Graduate Assistant for Women's Track & Field and Cross-Country at Hampton University. He completed coursework towards an MS in Exercise Science from McDaniel College. He is a Registered Athletic Director; a Certified USATF Level II Coach; and a former Certified MPSSAA Educator. 

Coach Garfield previously served as the Athletic Director at the Odyssey School; the Athletic Director at Maritime Academy, the National Academy Foundation, and New Era Academy in the Baltimore City Public School System; and as a Coach for multiple sports at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, Maritime Academy, National Academy Foundation, and the New Era Academy. Coach Garfield was also the Coordinator of Track and Field and Cross-Country for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.

Tynisha Sewell (affectionately known as Coach Tiny) serves as McKim's Head Track and Field Coach and as a support specialist who assists in the stewardship of McKim's athletic programming, including the McKim Community Games in the spring. 

She is a social worker and a longtime accomplished athlete who studied Sociology and Human Services at Lincoln University in PA. She is also a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member.

We are very fortunate to have the expertise of Coach Tiny, as she is affectionately called by McKim's youth athletes. 

Coach Dwight S. Warren is the Executive Director Emeritus of the McKim Center and the McKim Community Association, Inc. From 1975-2021, he was a pioneer for peace and wellness education through athletics as the head of the McKim Center. 

Coach Warren is a graduate of Morgan State University and an iconic athletic director, physical education teacher, and wrestling coach whose cerebral approach to sports have advanced the highest ideals for thoughtful, reflective sportsmanship for decades. 

In 2020, the Maryland State Wrestling Association honored Mr. Warren with the Johnny Eareckson Award for Lifetime Service. He continues to coach wrestling at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in his 70s. 

Tiaira Robinson serves as McKim's part-time Development Assistant. 

Ms. Robinson has distinguished herself as a powerful and empowering  specialist for nonprofit youth programming and development in the greater Baltimore area.

She serves as the Director of Programs for I AM MENtality and she was a stand-out  Mayoral Fellow in the Baltimore Corps and an outstanding STEM teacher for the Baltimore City Public School System.

Coach Robert Downs joined the McKim Track & Field program during the spring of 2025. 

Coach Rob was a former professional 800m runner (2019-2025), representing Team USA in 2019 at the USA vs Europe meet in Minsk, Belarus. He qualified for 7 consecutive USA Track & Field Championships, consistently being one of the best American 800m runners. 

He was sponsored by two sports brands: An Italian Company called Diadora from 2019-2022, as well as Under Armour from 2022-2024. He now is the Head Coach for Cross Country at Archbishop Curley High School, as well as the Middle Distance Coach at the same school.

Marion Colclough serves as McKim's Maintenance Manager courtesy of the Center for Workforce Inclusion.

We are very fortunate to have Mr. Colclough's expertise.

Jourdan Thompson serves as McKim's Summer Youth Teaching Fellow. 

She was recently inducted into the National Honor Society at Baltimore City College Hight School where she is a standout student.

We are very fortunate to have Jourdan's in our summer youth program.