Shavar Staats '21 Recruiting Profile

Hello, I am seeking an athletic scholarship on a D1 Men’s Track Team, I graduate in 2021. I am currently a Junior at Milford Mill Academy where I am currently rank #1 in the 55m dash in the Maryland 2A Division with an official time of 6.46 seconds, rank #8 in the State of Maryland in the 55m and the Baltimore County Indoor 55m dash Champion (1/21/20).  I currently rank in top 25 in the Nation for the 55m dash with a time of a 6.46 (1/4/20). During my 10^th grade 2019 outdoor track season I participated in the 100m running an 11.39 (winning the 100m) with a personal best of an 11.21 in June 2019; as well as the 4x100m and my track team became Baltimore County Champions in the 3A Division.   I watch what I eat/drink, and I make sure that I attend every practice/training that my Coach puts out whether it’s mandatory or voluntary.

My ability to push myself to make a significant change in my diet and exercise program to drop my times says everything about my drive, discipline, and determination to better my craft.  With the training provided by Coach Johnson, I have not only been able to gain confidence in this sport, but I have been able to become one of the best in the State of Maryland.  I have dropped my times significantly in the 55m, 100m, and 200m dashes (PBs are 6.46, 11.24, and 23.15).  My goal is to add the 400m dash to this list. My willingness to learn and try new things, competitive spirit, and my never give up attitude will push me beyond expectations and I hope to be able to accomplish these goals not just on the track or the football field, but more importantly in the classroom.

Beyond sports, I am a person of integrity, humility and strength.  I have been able to maintain a high GPA and I have never had to repeat a class nor take a summer class in order to go onto the next grade level.  The college that chooses to give me an opportunity will know that I have earned it and I will work hard to continue earning the scholarship that I worked hard to obtain. You are getting an all-around good student-athlete and probably one of the best(personality and all around athletic ability) you have seen in your lifetime!