Marks and trajectory
Your marks come first, but trajectory matters almost as much. A still-improving junior is more attractive than a senior who peaked early, because coaches bet on what you will run in two years, not just now.
Marks open the door, but college coaches weigh more than your best time when deciding whether to recruit you. They are building a team and investing limited scholarships, so they look at where you are headed, not just where you are. Here is what coaches actually look for, in order.
Your marks come first, but trajectory matters almost as much. A still-improving junior is more attractive than a senior who peaked early, because coaches bet on what you will run in two years, not just now.
Grades and test scores are not a formality. Strong academics keep you eligible, open academic aid that stretches the budget, and make you a safer bet. Weak grades can cost you a spot you earned athletically.
Coaches talk to your coaches. Coachability, work ethic, and how you handle competition all factor in, as does whether your event is a team need. A great teammate with a good mark in a needed event beats a faster, difficult one.
Coaches recruit trajectory, and trajectory comes from fixing the right things. Film a rep, the AI grades what is holding you back so you keep improving and show coaches there is more to come.
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Coaches reward improving marks, good grades, coachability, and team fit; old PRs and hard-to-reach recruits get passed over.
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