Zachary Kennedy '17 Recruiting Profile

I have only been running for a few years.  I originally started Track & Field to get in shape for football. Without realizing it, I fell in love with running.  I am still learning and as my technique gets more refined, I keep dropping my times.  An example of this is I would warm up with some stretches and do a little jogging prior to my race.  Based off of this, my best time was a low 52 in the 400.  My last race of the year, I jogged a mile prior to my race and decreased my time to a 50.145.  I did not realize my muscles were not loose enough prior to my race.  As I gain more knowledge, I expect to decrease my time.  I can see myself running low 48’s in the 400 by the end of senior year and getting better when I go to college.  I also high jump and currently I have cleared 6’0”.  As soon as I realized my potential, I have aspired to run at the collegiate level.

I am now working with a personal trainer year round and he is correcting some of my technique.  My block starts are getting better and I continue to improve.  I am a team leader and strive to lead by example.  I am a quick study and very coachable.  My work out ethic is strong.  You will find me to be one of the hardest working recruits.  Additionally I like to lift weights.  I can squat 350 lbs and bench 240 lbs.

In the classroom, I study hard and maintain a 3.8 overall GPA. I plan on going pre-med and eventually working in osteopathic medicine.  I have volunteered at multiple running events and participated in a can/food drive for Veterans in need.

I want to attend a college where I can push myself in the classroom and on the track. I am open to all options and want to ultimately find the right college match at the highest level of competition possible. I hope to become a great role model to all my peers and make my parents proud.