Scratching your name into an all time top 10 list at any school is an accomplishment, and especially at such a competitive school for track and field. North Star is the epitome of track and field; raw competition, rigorous practice, and the utmost respect for the “GATORS” spelled down the back of the singlets. Lindsey Palmer has made his way through the gauntlet of the jumping runway and has found himself not only as one of the greatest in Gator history, but now a mentor to those pursuing the same prestige.

Starting his 10th grade year, Palmer began competing in the horizontal jumps and short sprints, excelling in especially jumps over his three year career. When asked about his jumping success, Palmer explained “Honestly, I started jumping because of my brother. I really looked up to him and wanted to follow in his footsteps.” Not only did others inspire a passion for jumping in his young self, but one for leading; guiding those who need it.  “Growing up in a broken home, I saw firsthand how much a positive role model can change a life.” 

At a young age, Palmer found himself adopted into the foster care of Sara Domeier. Domeier has been through an odyssey of her own and is the head coach of the North Star Track and Field Program. 

The halls of the school are no unfamiliar feeling to the new coach. “Being back at North Star is so natural it’s almost like I never left.” This may in part be due to the presence of a prominent woman; head coach and FCS teacher, but to Lindsey, “mom.”

At a young age, Palmer found himself adopted into the foster care of Sara Domeier. Domeier has been through an odyssey of her own and is the head coach of the North Star Track and Field Program. After some years under now Bellevue University Cross Country coach Matt Musiel, Domeier has only carried on and expanded what is the reputation of Gator Athletics. Palmer credits his skills somewhat  to his mothers experience; “I got into teaching and coaching to see the potential in kids, and I learned how to do that by watching her.”

A career starting at Goodrich Middle School in 2012 has grown into what “honestly feels like a homecoming. Coming back to North Star was always the goal for me. Having been a student here myself, the culture is something I really value,” Palmer elaborates. Not much is known about what the future might hold for this novice coach, but through experience, some motherly love, and some passion, one thing is for sure; “I chose this path to make a difference,” and that difference is already prevalent.