Jayla Clark '24 Recruiting Profile

My name is Jayla Clark, and I am a Senior at Stockbridge High School in Stockbridge, GA. My goal is to compete at the collegiate level. I would be a great addition to any college team. I am very coachable and committed to learning the skills it takes for me to move to the next level as an athlete, which requires dedication as well as commitment. I have an excellent rapport with my teammates, am incredibly reliable, and also committed to team goals.

My track and field journey began early on in my youth. My older sibling's performances influenced me as I watched him dominate in his events. I started competing at age 10 in the AAU league, moved to a recreation team, and then participated in middle school track and field. At the start of the pandemic, I took a break but regained my passion and drive for the sport in my sophomore year by joining the track team. Throughout my track career, I have participated in many events, such as the 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4X100m relay, high jump, and most recently the long jump. However, within the last three years, I have excelled in jumps and relays. Currently, I am a member of the D.C. Express Track Club in Decatur, GA. 

I am an honor roll student with a 3.3 GPA. I am also a member of the Honor Society. I am a participant in the Navy JROTC program at my high school. My current rank is Lt. Commander, and I am the 3rd in command in my Battalion. I have completed community service at a local pantry for the last 3-years in Stockbridge, GA. As a student-athlete, I have maintained part-time employment as a Goodwill Industries sales floor associate. I plan to major in nursing when I attend college in the fall. My career goal is to become a Sports Medicine Nurse.