How To Get A Track & Field Scholarship (Including Tips & Tricks)

[@Rightway_21]

i remember commenting on this video 3 years ago. I was a sophomore in high school going into my jr year. By then I was ranked top 10 in my state class. I will definitely fast forward this video to anyone who wants to run on the colligate level. It is not easy at all and very mentally challenging. My freshman year of college, I was ineligible to compete and practice. Second year covid hit (2020). The next semester I wanted to transfer schools in which I did. Coaches will lie, cheat and steal from you. If I have any advice to give. PLEASE VISIT the school first and check the school's environment. Went to a D2 Christian University. It was by far the worst experience. Luckly, I wanted to transfer after a year and a half there. I know I wanted to go D1 and landed here in the NEC conference. got very lucky!

[@LifeofJY]

It’s definitely an unfortunate reality that a lot of coaches are not good at their job or are not great people. I transferred from Arizona after my coach stopped showing up to my practices and he tried to talk shit about me to every coach how I am “cancer for the team”... A year later he got arrested for sexually abusing and threatening to kill one of his athletes. I got lucky and went with my gut feeling that Martin at UVA was a good guy and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Glad you were dedicated enough to make the move, a bad environment and/or coach crushes a lot of athletes even more impressive with covid going on. Best of luck man keep grinding

[@Rightway_21]

@@LifeofJY Wow That's crazy man! Alot and most of the time. It isn't the athlete that is the problem. It's the coaches!

[@Rightway_21]

@@LifeofJY the track and field community Is very small. And the part where you said coaches talk shit is 100% true and happening after a student wants to transfer. My sprints coach lied about me to several of the school coaches that reached out. And you know, asked about me. I wasn't the only one in my class to transfer out that semester either. My whole class either transferred out or dropped out of college. And if they transferred out it was difficult. As the same for me because of toxic coaches thinking they really know what a student athlete is about. Those who did transfer are D1 athletes now including me. While I tended not to really care about division. I just went somewhere I know i will fit in and love. I hope athletes know that not every coach is the right coach. Some can be very bad for you and other vice versa.

[@wamz3072]

So which school do you go to now ?

[@Rightway_21]

@@wamz3072 Wagner college.

[@Captainsparkist]

my left ear really enjoyed this video

[@philly8096]

Wait was there something with the video because my left ear was in pain when I paused the vid

[@Krafty-e9d]

Facts I thought my headphones wasn't working properly

[@BrookLangston]

this is one more reason i love the comments section of videos. you're hilarious

[@sthdrf3490]

step one - be good at track and field

[@fuchuanxing1948]

True that

[@igotgame9597]

Not hard

[@thatcubingguy5393]

I just came out of the womb and I ran a 3.62 100m. Do I even a miniscule chance to get a community college partial scholarship

[@towelieiscracked7365]

Thatcubing guy very tiny chances, you have to run a 69.420 to get to a community college

[@hamiltoncunningham2989]

No

[@titanrex29]

No need at least sub 3

[@noweliablake9394]

GOD bless everyone, everything, and everywhere ☺️💕

[@jaredmorales9763]

Nowelia Blake facts amen bro

[@Kylenatalia1126]

Amen

[@victoriamiles8799]

When you already are a sophomore in college in college track but just want to watch more track and field stuff.

[@satwikpanchomarthi572]

Damn your last name is miles too 😂

[@keithgarland4481]

Most informative video yet on the subject matter. Excellent and truthful!

[@laila18xxx07]

Keith Garland

[@willamsims7321]

Coming out of hs I threw 202 discus n shot 68ft back in 1987 offers were coming in like rain lol....as freshmen my first offer was from Kansas Jayhawks.....the rest was history ...I had no throwing coach self taught from watching film

[@KobiRexPathway]

Coach Fetzer! It was great working with you back at harvard, great to see you here!

[@yaridadeleon5798]

I definitely agree with you Sir! 😊 As a current High School student going into my Junior year, this video is great and highlights important aspects when trying to get recruited 👍100%

[@hecswazy]

I'm a sophomore running a 23.8 in the 200, do you think I could run D1 Times by senior year?

[@pratherbby]

that is what he asked, he has to give up those things to do it

[@HamzaKhan-yb6ev]

Yeah easy

[@chikaefobi3059]

How much have you run from Freshman year

[@Sara-qn2iv]

Hoodie Melo you don't have to give up anything when you don't even get invited lol

[@troy7835]

Hoodie Melo how bout me I’m a freshman just started school and I run 11.7 and 24.1

[@tonyordway5431]

I’m going to be a junior this coming school year and I throw the 12lbs shot out 49’2” at our conference meet

[@domacts2265]

Tony Ordway work hard and get that to a 60 or else...

[@DarealDougz]

Goodness u graduated hows life?

[@KobiRexPathway]

Really like the bio suggestion, made mine when I was back in the past, nice to refresh on great techniques that you can forget!

[@kboy128]

You can get full rides for track and field if you’re at the level. Not to rare.

[@calvinwalters7636]

Have to give thanks, cause this has given me the insight I needed to go further in track and field. College here I come!!!🔥🔥

[@coreyborders4931]

I hope I go D1, claiming 🙏🏾

[@TriangleEmpire-sc2ye]

How is it

[@levischultz3555]

Sat is so stressful

[@sheenasmith3009]

Man I thought one of my headphones was working I got nervous 🤣

[@yaridadeleon5798]

Thank you very much… a very great video! Most definitely will use !!👍

[@monilark]

Wow -- great video, very informative!!!

[@sagetifft2864]

I’m only in 8th grade but yet I’m always find myself watching these vids I was asked to do Varsity track this year with good times but who knows

[@-GloryGloryToOlGeorgia]

A step one run fast throw far and jump high

[@gagewright4203]

I run a 57 second 400 as an 8th grader, is that a good start?

[@mr.t.1237]

I am recorded as one of the fastest in 100m in my city. I got picked for a competition and came 1st with no training. I have all the medals in my drawers and I'm 14,what should I do?

[@LifeofJY]

mr. T 123 get a coach and start training

[@willamsims7321]

Keep training

[@mr.t.1237]

Kool kool

[@youngvic814]

@@LifeofJY how do u get a coach

[@justinl1396]

I am a freshman running a 18:40 5k 5:26 mile do u think I have a chance at a d1 scholarship

[@LifeofJY]

justin ludwig no idea, I throw so couldn’t tell you a good 5k time but you can check websites of schools you like and see what their standards are

[@justinl1396]

Life of JY ok thanks this video really helped me figure out what I need to do and the standards thanks for replying to my comment! 😀

[@gatbeatbox8656]

I'm at that same level right now, are times are deff not crazy but there easy to work at. Eat right, sleep right (8-9 hours) even in off season. Workout rest Workout rest. Know why your doing a workout. Good luck.

[@williamolsen1089]

That’s good dam my 5 k is off I’m in 8th grade with a 5:05 mile but a 18:40 5k 😩

[@HypeActiveAA]

hi i finished my sophomore season with a long jump of 20'10, do you think I can end up possibly jumping 22'4 by next year

[@chikaefobi3059]

Are you a boy or girl?

[@HypeActiveAA]

Chika Efobi boy

[@BAtrackedits]

Absolutely why not!

[@ellamadden208]

I am an 8th grader with a mile time of 5:56 and a 5000 time of 20:29. Do think I will be able to run d1 times when I am a senior in high school?

[@vivadrags]

In my opinion it'd be a big stretch but not saying impossible. Athletes even during state meets will run sub 4:30 for the mile and can run sub 4:10. For 5000m I'm not to sure about but state meet you'll see people running sub 17:00 and top high schoolers can run sub 15:00. Working hard and some good luck will go a long way. A 5:30 mile and 18:00 5K is definitely in your range in 9th or 10th grade Edit: Just saw you're a female athlete and top high school athletes usually run sub 4:50 mile and and sub 17:00 for the 5K. And by senior year, who knows

[@GolfGuyEdits]

I have a question: If I lived in the UK, would I only need to do my GSCE's or would I have to do A-levels to be able to get a scholarship?

[@CosmicAcrobat]

great video!

[@shotbyjcontreras]

he kinda looks like mr. incredible

[@tobiaminu1268]

i know i still have a few years to go but i can run the 100m sprint in 14.3 seconds as a grade 8 am i on the right track at least

[@derrickjackson9697]

That's great senior year ur running high 10s if you keep working

[@dachuckbuck669]

It depends, I’m d1 rn and let me say the standards for running in college, especially walking on is way lower then this video says. There’s others favor too like how fast you improve. If you’re fast let’s say a 10.9 second 100 freshman year of hs and you don’t or barely improve at all throughout your whole career. (This happens to majority of people) you’ll be over looked by someone who was very slow at the start of hs but was very fast by the end cause they have longevity. Which is arguably the most important factor when earning a scholarship

[@kiicag]

@@dachuckbuck669 the times getting lower are scaring me

[@Kscott-r7b]

Keep working bro we gone both get there. ( class of 2025)

[@marissamcmath]

Is a 66 sec 400 good for 8th grade

[@LifeofJY]

When you run are you beating the other 8th graders?

[@drjerry8703]

I’m currently running an 11.1 at 15 in england , if I keep training by the time I leave school in 3 years would I have a chance at a full scholar to the states

[@LifeofJY]

In the video I discuss some ways you can look it up and other tips to get a full scholarship. Look at the conference championships for the school you want to go to and and if you can get your time down to top 8 you have a chance to get some money. Then if you do different events like 200m,400m,and learn hurdles you can be more valuable to the team you want to go to and get more scholarship

[@inannaxo]

Is it too late at 20 years old?

[@LifeofJY]

Miss Missy think the school can give scholarships up to like 25 years old

[@inannaxo]

Life of JY thank youu let me hop on it I feel like I’m missing out

[@kimberlymccoy4498]

What if you’re the best on your team by a long shot but you run for an unnoticed team? Will recruits pay any attention to you?

[@LifeofJY]

Kimberly McCoy if your times are top in the nation or world, coaches will notice you where ever you’re from. But just being the best on your team doesn’t necessarily mean anything to a coach. If you want to get coaches attention you can message them like I mentioned in the video with important information

[@ejumoh1791]

Great video

[@vont1104]

I would like to know something about trying to walk on and is it hard to earn a spot? Im in the process of transferring from a community college to run for a four year

[@LifeofJY]

a lot of schools will take walk ons if coaches see enough potential in an athlete. the biggest concern is event group size at a school. if the group you want to enter is already big enough that it is overwhelming the coach, they may up their criteria for you to walk on.

[@vont1104]

Life of JY thank you for the quick response and I'll be looking at schools who have a small amount of sprinters now

[@masonmurphy476]

Throwing 145-148 as a freshman, are my chances good to get a full scholoarship? I mean I’ve had multiple coaches telling me I could throw 200’s by senior year

[@LifeofJY]

If you can throw 200s in high school then there should be some schools that will take you for a decent percentage but if you can do shot put or hammer/ weight also then that can help a lot to getting a full because then you can compete indoors also and are worth more points to them.

[@masonmurphy476]

Life of JY I’m currently throwing a 45 in shot as a freshman also

[@kendalmcdougald2929]

Nice vid. Do you think a 5:25 mile and a 2:30 800 is good for a 7th grader? That's what I have.

[@bradahrens9968]

Joe Frank damn that is really good I'm currently only running a 5:19 mile and a 2:15 800 but I'm hoping to drop that down a lot next year

[@lukerichter6013]

Yes!!! Hope you get a D1

[@BILLSELFISGOAT]

No

[@mgs_kennymane7190]

So only 12.6 scholarships in all given out or just 12.6 full ride

[@LifeofJY]

that boi kj 12.6 in total for the whole men’s team. Maybe like 4-7 fulls

[@mgs_kennymane7190]

Thx

[@Coach__B]

So why do men get less scholarships?

[@jonathankline684]

What types of grades and scores are good for getting a scholarship in track? I live in Northern Virginia and uva has always been a thought for the future because it is in-state, but seeing the gpa and sat requirements it’s really kind of intimidating. So typically what is the average gpa for a student athlete that’s on track?

[@LifeofJY]

Hey, sorry for the delayed response I've been quite busy. Honestly your grades can be slightly scaled with your athleticism for a lot of schools. I always made sure to keep a 3.0+ for high school and that allowed me to go to most schools not having to worry too much about my sat scores. An academic school like UVA is a bit more difficult to get into as a freshman. Without transferring from the university of Arizona I probably would have not gotten into UVA straight out of high school. Anyway to answer your question 3.0+ with decent sat scores will allow you to go to a lot of places if you can score points for a school. If you don't see yourself scoring many points your grades will need to be right about on what the school recommends when applying.

[@incorectulpolitic]

So how exactly do they find out what you were posting and saying on social media?

[@LifeofJY]

Just public Instagram and Facebook posts/stories.

[@incorectulpolitic]

@@LifeofJY what if somebody does not have FB and Insta?

[@LifeofJY]

@@incorectulpolitic then they will hack into your computer and find everything they possibly can against you

[@Rightway_21]

I ran a 22.8 as a sophomore. My Jr year I was injured after indoor. But pr in the 60m 7.16. Outdoor I was out until two meets before sectional. Running a pr in the 100 11.17. U think I can get to low 10's by my Sr year.

[@penguinpwns]

eric griffin just stay consistent year round working out and good eating.

[@MKVisualss]

It’s Ben 3 years you D1 now

[@Rightway_21]

@@MKVisualss Cray Right!!!!!! I spoke it into existence! Anybody can do it!

[@Rightway_21]

@@MKVisualss It's really mind boggling lol. I finally achieved what I visioned. I created a KZbin channel, and will start posting about my journey and tips. Also, piano tutorials

[@MKVisualss]

@@Rightway_21 please bro because I’m track athlete and I’m lost right now honestly

[@joey-young77]

Hi, my name is Joseph young I am a sophomore at west craven high school with a GPA of 3.6, and I am 6,1. And I would like to know what I need to do to make your track team.

[@killerproadidasthekillersq5230]

what is the age limit for ncaa d1, 2 & 3?

[@vincentzheng5555]

Hey jy should I continue throwing because rn I throw 140 as a sophomore but I’m really focused on football and I throw 43 ft for shot

[@jtakesnols]

bruh i fucked up my freshman and soph year my gpa is like 2.6 but my sat is 1330. And im a junior and just ran a 14.80 in the 110 hurdles. do i have a chance to get recruited?

[@hurdlegod4933]

Hey man did you end of getting recruited?

[@kevinprieto3292]

I’m ranked 13 in the country right now in 300 hurdles for my class and I win every meet for varsity do you think I have a chance going further than highschool?

[@ponijones7181]

Wat is your time?

[@kyloren4716]

No

[@HamzaKhan-yb6ev]

Hey Iam 9th grade and live Australia I do track this is my first year people say I have lot potential to go places and how can I go to a d1 collage in the us after high school

[@chikaefobi3059]

Let them know you're interested

[@bradahrens9968]

thanks this was a great video this help me out a lot do u think a 5:26 mile and 2:28 800 is good for an 8th grader

[@koolkid6169]

Brad striker yesss keep it up

[@bradahrens9968]

my fastest times now is 5:19 mile and 2:15 800

[@colinm3416]

Brad striker that’s pretty good. Keep working hard and improving

[@chikaefobi3059]

Yes!

[@EduardoLopez-zr6wq]

Hit 500 flat

[@jamesmonto9562]

Thank you for this video, it was very helped. I’m an incoming sophomore and ran the 800m (2:16 in indoor season), 1600m (5:03 outdoor season) and 3200m (11:27, only ran twice) as a freshmen. These times aren’t bad but aren’t the best. I still have time to sharpen my time but my question was, what other events can I do to look more worthy to coaches ?

[@gatbeatbox8656]

Try Long jump, most strong 800 runners have really strong potential in the long jump, and it's not as hard to get good at as distance running. Pole vaulting too but that's really specific tranning, everyone can jump lol.

[@Plaidear]

You gotta get to sub 2:00 before senior year

[@navjeetathlete712]

I m 30. I want this .will u help me

[@WorkSmartNotHard]

Just dropped a 10:18 2 Mile, as a sophomore let’s drop this baby to a 9:15!

[@WorkSmartNotHard]

Bahaha just saw this old comment, got down to a 9:43 actually but idk if I’ll get a chance at 9:15 with corona

[@jackpazin6159]

Nice. I saw that this was videoed at UVA. I’m a first year on club running there.

[@chickenFucker-uk3lm]

What do u run?

[@jackpazin6159]

Hey Im really homosexual and I'm insecure but bro, 5k and up.

[@abelarguijo8804]

My daughter's best 2 mile time for cross country this past yr was 12:10. And her best mile run was a 5:04. Do you consider this D1 material? Shes in 8th grade. Shes won 1st place district 2 yrs in a roll. Last yr she went 1st place undefeated for every mile and a half event at every track meet. Just need a few pointers .......

[@LifeofJY]

Abel Arguijo I’m a thrower so I have no idea honestly. All I know is she would smoke me if we raced. In the video and description I have a chart showing what it takes in each event to get full and partial scholarships. So I imagine if she’s on track to hit those times then she will be d1 material.

[@abelarguijo8804]

@@LifeofJY Thank you we really appreciate you taking the time to respond. If we ever have any questions is it ok to text? My daughter is so excited that you responded you just made her day, lol and today is her bday.

[@SquidSquab]

I mean by now she’s a junior but I’m a freshmen boy and I can’t even run a 5:04 so that’s pretty good

[@hugo548]

I can jump 1.65 as a freshman in high jump, could I jump at a d1 level by senior?

[@domacts2265]

o o 1.65m?

[@dingleberry10]

How’d it go boss?

[@killerslothstan4037]

my left ear enjoyed this video

[@LifeofJY]

First day with the new audio recorder 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@killerslothstan4037]

@@LifeofJY its okay i was just joking great video 🤣

[@ronaldogomez9355]

How about cross country

[@LifeofJY]

I mean this video is about track and field but it’ll be similar since cross country runners also do track.

[@DemiGodParker]

I'm a junior doing discus and I'm throwing over 110ft, and I'm 5'8 200lbs...

[@kendallowens1214]

DemiGodParker i’m a freshman girl (have only thrown 8th grade and freshman year), i’m throwing around 85ft, 5’7 around 160lbs. i’m the best on my team (the others are seniors) so i’m hoping i can get somewhat of a scholarship.. good luck!

[@DemiGodParker]

kendall owens good luck to you as well 😊

[@rogercarroll492]

DemiGodParker hieght and wieght doesn't matter

[@vincentzheng5555]

DemiGodParker I’m throwing 140 for dis as a sophomore I’m not sure if I’m getting a scholarship

[@DemiGodParker]

XxWorstLeaguePlayerxX your gonna get one dude because that's far, if you keep developing to your senior year. You'll be great and get a scholarship 😊👌

[@erwinthomas3667]

From the start of me doing track I realized that I wasn't the best at anything, but I was pretty good at almost everything, so I'm planning on doing the decathlon once I get to college. If I plan to get a scholarship for the decathlon, how would I go about that if I can't actually participate in a decathlon until college?

[@bryanryder7196]

The key for that if you want to be a decathlete is you basically need to just try and do different events at every meet you can. Like for example one meet you run 400 hurdles, 100, and Javelin and then the next meet you run the 400, long jump, and high jump. Basically you need to get marks in a variety of different events and you need to see okay well if I run 50 flat for 400 how does that stack up to Decathletes in college. Getting marks in every event is important for the coaches to see, because they'll be able to tell looking at your times across different events and see whether or not you'd be a good decathlete or would be better suited for focusing on just one specific event group. Talk to your high school coaches too so you can kind of go over a game plan of what you'd like to run at different meets. Hope this helps

[@drewcash1785]

Theo Goff intro wth

[@jakobgargar7768]

Im a freshman and run a 11.25 100m dash is that good enough for the long run.

[@Ms.Rylie123]

Duh

[@dachuckbuck669]

Depends, majority of athletes start out fast freshman year but barely improve. In the long run if your like most then you’ll be beat out by the athletes who were very slow but became very fast, because those are the guys who have longevity and know what it’s like to by rock bottom so they’re hungry. They’re the guys who will go pro and beat you out of scholarships. So just hope that you’re one of those 1 in a millions that fly down the ranks with the same training as everyone else.

[@ronaldogomez9355]

And soccer

[@jaredmorales9763]

Ronaldo gomez lol

[@jaydenwilliams5112]

How early is too early to email coaches? I ran a 23.66 as an eighth grader for the 200m, which one me the Tennessee state championship for that event.

[@ZyaireEast]

Wow in eight I ran a 22.9 and still didn’t win 😂😂

[@claromepa4582]

If I wanna go to USC for track should I say I’m considering UCLA, TA&M and like Auburn?

[@LifeofJY]

Claro Mepa I’d say there is a few other approaches to take before perusing that route but if you know you are a legitimate contender for points and can be an asset to their team and it would hurt them without you then that could be a good approach to take if that’s the program you know you want to go to.

[@claromepa4582]

Life of JY Thank you for replying and for your input. If I’m an international student is there anything different I have to do? Also I’m from Canada and have to take PATs, can I submit PATs instead or SATs or ACTs?

[@LifeofJY]

Claro Mepa I’d say as an international student it’s a bit more difficult to be seen by American schools unless your Times/distances are phenomenal because not as many coaches go to International meets so just use the tips from the video and reach out to schools. Also you have to find a location to take your SATs and there is fewer places and times to take them in Canada so you just need to look into that and schedule it. Also make sure you are taking the right courses in highschool to get you into American college

[@claromepa4582]

Life of JY Thank you for all of this important advice. If Andre De Grasse can do it then I can do it!

[@melissawilliams7697]

I know it’s very early, but i’m a 7 grader running a 24.87 in the 200m. At state i came in 3. Do you think i could get scouted/recruited early in my high school year.

[@domacts2265]

MELISSA WILLIAMS get that down too a 22.00 by freshman and maybe

[@carloscaballero2880]

Domacts 22 for a freshman... man my school record isn’t even that fast... if u get down to a 22.8 or below u can definitely start getting looked at

[@tyjuanarards2618]

If I were you I wouldn’t even think about recruited that early. You should worry about training and getting faster, then get on your college search your jr year.

[@CosmicAcrobat]

I ran 52.75 in the 400m freshman year. Whats the chance I can get a d1 or d2 scholarship

[@domacts2265]

Em80 get it down to a 47.90 by 11th grade

[@xenobell2475]

that's ridiculous

[@hurdlegod4933]

@@domacts2265 this is so true I was at 47.85 by end of 11th

[@mgs_kennymane7190]

Im 12 throwing 102.3 in discus. With a gpa of 3.6 am on track of a scholarship

[@jeremynelson6798]

how do i get coaches to recognize me?

[@LifeofJY]

Jeremy Nelson do exceptionally well or contact them, there’s a portion in there from the throws coach on getting a coaches attention

[@daleftuprightatsoldierfield]

Put your name out there. I was a 45-120 guy in high school, which is decent but wouldn’t be anywhere near enough to get immediate recognition. However, I got in touch with the coaches at the schools I was looking at and ended up getting 6 offers my senior year. Granted they were all D3 but still.

[@vibeloopz6250]

I didn’t have a freshman season (COVID) but I ran a 23.9 200m and a 13.2 100m in 8th grade, and I probably won’t have a sophomore season, is there any way that I can prove myself my junior and senior season to go D1 or D2

[@kylepoetsch]

I was like numbed 420, nice

[@andydufresne2818]

Go Hokies ;-).

[@noweliablake9394]

Smile because JESUS died for you and HE loves you so so so much ✝️❤️🙌💞