Jackson Kogler '25 Recruiting Profile
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My name is Jackson and I am a junior in high school. I love being in the outdoors. Whether it be kayaking, hiking, biking, fishing, or just being with family, friends, and teammates. Most of all I love anything that has to do with water. From competition swimming to just floating in a Minnesota lake.
So why swimming. I have a lot of energy and was always faster in water than on land. I joined a swim club at the age of 9. I thrived on winning and how good I felt after practice. In 8th grade I joined my high school team. This is when my true love of the sport began. Being part of a swim family that pushed each other to be our best, but also to be there to pick each other up when we were not.
I will contribute to a collegiate swim team as a mid-distance sprinter with a highly competitive spirit. My favorite stokes are the IM and backstroke. I thrive on the chase and seem to find a different gear to win the race. Relays are also something I really hope to be on in college. The level of team spirit, energy on the deck, and pure adrenaline is replaced by nothing else in this world.
Now looking ahead to college. I hope to find a school that fits both furthering my education and my love of swimming. I’m not totally sure what I want to study but most likely something in environmental studies, education, or nature conservation.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- All-American 100back/200 IM, Section 4AA swimmer of the year,Team MVP, Elected captain for 2024-2025 season, Minneapolis Star and Tribune athlete of week,Low down athlete of week, set new school & section records in the 200IM ,and 100 Backstroke, Stillwa, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-State, 1st place 200 yd IM, 2nd place 100 yd backstroke, and swam anchor on 1st place 400 free relay at Minnesota section 4AA championships, 4th place on both 200 yd IM and 100 yd back at MSHSL State Championships, Athlete of week Stillwater Gazette, perfect att
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, Honorable Mention All-State, Finished 1st 200 yard IM and 2nd in 100 yard backstroke at boys 4AA section championships, Finished 10th in 200 IM and 11th in the 100 back at MSHSL AA championships, Athlete of week Stillwater Gazette, perfect attendance award, workout award, swimmer of
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2024 St Croix Swim Club (Seniors)
- Qualified for Toyota US Open, Scholastic All American, Qualified NCSA nationals, Qualified Winter Junior Nationals,
- 2023 Saint Croix Swim Club (Seniors)
- Qualified Speedos sectionals, Qualified for NCSA Winter and summer nationals, Qualified for Futures Championships,
- 2022 St Croix Swim Club (Seniors)
- Qualified for Summer speedo sectionals, Qualified NCSA winter nationals, Qualified for summer Futures championships
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Olga Espinosa
- High School Head Coach
- Brian Luke
Events
- Camp/Event
- NCSA Summer Swimming Championships
- 7/23/24 to 7/28/24
- 50 backstroke, 100 backstroke, 200 Backstroke, 200 IM, 400IM, 200 Breaststroke
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota senior Long course state
- 7/18/24 to 7/21/24
- Camp/Event
- 2024 MN MNSI Senior Short Course State Championships
- 3/07/24 to 3/10/24
- 100 yd Breast, 400 yd IM, 100 yd IM, 100 yd Back, 200 yd Back, 200 yd Breast
- Camp/Event
- MSHSL Boys Class 2 AA State Championships
- 3/01/24 to 3/02/24
- 200 medley relay,200 yd IM, 100 yd backstroke, 400 freestyle relay.
- Camp/Event
- NCSA swimming summer championships
- 7/26/23 to 7/30/23
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota Senior State Championships
- 7/20/23 to 7/23/23
- Camp/Event
- Speedo sectionals
- 7/14/23 to 7/15/23
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Environmental scienceRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsA Honor roll 2022, 2023, and 2024. Letter in academics 2022, 2023, and 2024, USA swimming scholastic All-American 2024, Academic All-American
- ActivitiesWorked with trout unlimited to raise and release Rainbow trout and Brown trout in local stream. Worked with Minnesota DNR to release Brown trout and Rainbow trout fingerling to local stream. Was a peer WEB leader in 8th grade. I have obtained Lifeguard and first aid certificates and work as a lifeguard. Volunteer coach and volunteer with special olympics swimming.
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