Stephen Francis
JamaicacoachMaleb. 19629.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Stephen Francis is a renowned Jamaican track and field coach, best known for his work with elite sprinters at the MVP Track Club. He has coached numerous world-class athletes, including Olympic champions Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Asafa Powell. Under his guidance, athletes have achieved remarkable success on the international stage, solidifying his reputation as one of the leading coaches in the sport.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Stephen Francis is a legendary coach who took Kaymarie Jones to the University of Technology (UTech) to continue her track career.
From Westmoreland to Fort Belvoir - Jamaican flavours find home on US military base | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-22
Stephen Francis was a legendary track and field coach who transformed Jamaican athletics.
Upper House pauses to honour legends | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-18
Stephen Francis was a master architect of human potential who redefined the boundaries of what Jamaican athletes could achieve on the global stage.
Stephen Francis funeral set for August 15 | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-16
Stephen Francis established the MVP Track Club in 1999 and has made significant contributions to the development of athletics in Jamaica.
Patrick Robinson | A statue of the transformational coach | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-12
Stephen Francis was the co-founder and head coach of the MVP Track Club in 1999 and transformed Jamaica into a sprinting powerhouse.
‘Biggest loss since I’ve been alive’ - Boldon says Francis’ death hurts more than just Jamaican athletics | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-12
Stephen Francis was a renowned Jamaican athletics coach who significantly influenced the careers of many elite athletes.
Editorial | Francis’ relevance beyond athletics | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-10Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis was a legendary coach who guided several of Jamaica’s best athletes.
Jamaica’s greatest female athletes salute Francis | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-06
Stephen Francis was a legendary coach for countless athletes and co-founder of the MVP Track and Field Club.
Francis hailed for his ‘unwavering commitment to excellence’ | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-06
Stephen Francis was a legendary Jamaican track and field coach whose contributions to athletics were immeasurable.
Government, Opposition pay tribute to legendary coach Stephen 'Franno' Francis | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-05
Stephen Francis is remembered as a visionary coach whose influence transformed Jamaican athletics and inspired generations of athletes.
MVP Track Club hails Stephen Francis as visionary who transformed Jamaican athletics | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-05
Legendary track and field coach Stephen 'Franno' Francis has died.
Stephen Francis, legendary Jamaican track and field coach, has died | SportsJamaica· 2026-07-05
Stephen Francis, co-founder and technical director of MVP Track Club, is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Stephen Francis undergoing treatment for undisclosed illness, says MVP Track Club | SportsJamaica· 2026-06-30
Stephen Francis is described by Gary Card as ‘one of the best coaches in the world’.
Gary finally plays the right ‘Card’ - Sprinter smashes national junior record, credits support at MVP track club | SportsJamaica· 2026-06-21
Clayton thanked her coach, Stephen Francis, for pushing her to her full potential.
‘Pursue your dreams’ | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-19
Stephen Francis is the world-renowned coach conditioning both Tina and Tia Clayton.
The twins are ready | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-30
Francis is the coach of Kishane Thompson, who is chasing history.
Men’s 100m: Expect a Jamaica one-two in Tokyo | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-08
Stephen Francis is a renowned coach with whom Cejhae Greene now trains.
The right move: Coaches back Greene’s decision to train with Stephen Francis’ MVP Track Club
Unknown· 2025-07-22
