T&F- is high jump an afterthought?

fauve
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:21:16 +0000

Yes, T & F coaches search for great high jumpers. However it is helpful if you search the individual college’s rosters to see if their high jumpers are graduating seniors, so coaches my be needing to fill that slot.

Check in this forum by searching for " recruiting standards", there is a list of specifications for each event. Also check the heights that the current HJers are making at the Ivy you are interested in, to compare it with your personal best. (For example, go to yale.edu, then athletics, then mens or womens track & field, then roster, read the stats for the jumpers, and note the year level they are.

Be sure to fill out the online surveys for potential recruits-if your academics and track stats impress the coaches, they will contact you. (You can also email your resume directly to the coaches.)