Im currently a junior with a 50.60 FAT 400, I average sub 51 and have won my confrence championship, along with district qualifying. Im in PA, but i'm looking at a lot of d2 schools(PSAC confrence) along with one, or two small D1 schools. Anyways am i good enough? Is it worth my time emailing coaches?
50.60 wrote:
Is it worth my time emailing coaches?
What is the opportunity cost of sending a 5 minute email?
Short answer: Yes
What is your 100m and 200m PR?
23.0 and 11.4. The goal is 400 meters/ 400 hurdles in college. I used to hurdle, but couldnt at all this season due to me being maxed at other events.
There's a big difference between 50.1 and 49.9 in the eyes of college coaches. I had a friend run a 50.1 and wasn't allowed to walk onto a d1 school because the coach was persistent and only wanted sub 50. Now I'm not sure what different .2 seconds makes, but you have the best shot at walking on for a D1 program with a sub 50. I'm sure your current time will be fine for D2 though. I know D2 PSAC school Shippensburg University has 4 guys sub 50 in the 400, and 3 guys sub 55 in the 400H so you'd fit in well there.
Step 1: run 400 miles this summer
Step 2: run XC in the fall
Step 3: move up to the 800
You'll have no problem at the PSAC schools walking on. Email the coaches of the schools where you're thinking about attending and let them know. Seeing as how the PSAC's 25th best time from this year is 50.30 and there are 9 seniors on the list, I think you've got a shot at making an impact.
What is your 300 IH time?
Most likely you are an 800 runner. You won't actually be any good at it, but you won't listen to us if we tell you to become a miler.
Seriously, the question you have to ask yourself is how hard have I worked to run 50.6 and 23.X?
If you have never run year round, are more of a basketball player, or know your coaching is suspect the PSAC will certainly let you run the 400 even if you have to tell them you are thinking of moving up. If you were serious in the 6th grade, running year round and attending many track camps year after year to gain an edge, you could be topped out and need to look at longer distances.
50.60 wrote:
Im currently a junior with a 50.60 FAT 400, I average sub 51 and have won my confrence championship, along with district qualifying. Im in PA, but i'm looking at a lot of d2 schools(PSAC confrence) along with one, or two small D1 schools. Anyways am i good enough? Is it worth my time emailing coaches?
I'm a little surprised that you haven't attracted attention from D2 schools already. Maybe not PSAC, but there's plenty of D2 coaches that would be quite happy to have you.
The qualifying standard for the PSAC conference meet is 50.40. I think all teams would be happy to have a runner that could qualify for the championship meet as a freshman. 7 freshman qualified this year.
illiniowl wrote:
Step 1: run 400 miles this summer
Step 2: run XC in the fall
Step 3: move up to the 800
I think this is a good idea, you show speed, but with some strength you could do some big things
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