Travis Yazell named head coach of Mason County track and field teams

Mason County assistant track and field coach Travis Yazell has been promoted to head coach.

Yazell succeeds Mark Kachler who resigned last month after serving as the head coach since 2004.

Yazell joined the Mason County coaching staff last season after serving as the head coach at Nicholas County for several seasons.

In an email to the parents, Kachler wrote that he assisted in the search for the new coach, and he plans to remain in a "mentorship role" to Coach Yazell.

🚨 MCHS Athletics is excited to welcome Travis Yazell as the new Head Track Coach! 🏃‍♂️💨

Travis coached track at Nicholas Co. before joining us last year as assistant under Coach Kachler. We’re ready to continue our winning tradition with Coach Yazell leading the way! #GoRoyals pic.twitter.com/DI8PPGHOZm

— Mason Co. Athletics (@RoyalsAth1etics) July 17, 2025