Taylor Latza '21 Recruiting Profile
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2019 Highlights
2019 Highlights #2Personal Statement
Running is my passion, and the gift that I have inspires me to reach goals I would never have thought to imagine my freshman year. Each school year I strive to get faster and better, and I plan on using my athletic and academic abilities to go to college with the opportunity to run track and cross country.
I started running in track 7th grade, and joined both track and cross country in 8th grade. I really started to dedicate myself to running the summer before my freshman year, when I met my teammates and learned how far I could go if I pushed myself to overcome the obstacles in my way.
Since freshman year, I have been running on the varsity track as well as varsity cross country, and I have earned all conference with the help of my cross country coach and team my sophomore year. As of the end of my sophomore year, I was voted a captain for my girls cross country and am glad that I am able to make a positive impact on my team.
As well as running achievements, I am involved in all honors and AP classes, and am apart of Student Council and Future Business Leaders of America(FBlA). I still have two years ahead of me and I plan to use the most of them as I achieve more goals I set for myself. I am looking for a college program that will fit my needs both athletically and academically, and I am sure that my talent as well as work effort in all aspects of a student athlete life will make a good attribution to any team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 7 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2019 Varsity Team
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, Team Captain
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional 2nd Place
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team Captain,
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional Champs
- 2018 Varsity Team
- 2018 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Rookie of the Year, 1st Team All-Conference
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Heimstead
- High School Head Coach
- Rachel Shoemaker
Events
- Camp/Event
- Pointers Middle Distance & Distance Running Camp
- 7/07/19 to 7/11/19
- Our goal at these camps is to make you aware of the many different ways and means to help you become a better runner. The camps feature guest coaches from the high school and college ranks who will discuss topics including psychology, diet, tactics, goal setting, weight training, warm-up, cool-down, and many other aspects of Middle Distance/Distance training. The Grades 7-12 Camp covers events from the 800m through Cross Country.
- Camp/Event
- Warren Cross Country Summer Camp
- 6/10/19 to 7/25/19
- The camp is centered on athletes who wish to maximize their abilities in the upcoming season. We will cover basic training principles, injury prevention, strength exercises, and nutrition.
- Camp/Event
- Nike Boulder Running Camp, LLC
- 7/23/18 to 7/27/18
- Campers train in small groups led by collegiate athletes. Campers have the opportunity to run the trails and venues that world class runners train on, giving them the a unique experience only Boulder can provide
- Camp/Event
- Warren Cross Country Summer Camp
- 6/18/18 to 7/19/18
- The camp is centered on athletes who wish to maximize their abilities in the upcoming season. We will cover basic training principles, injury prevention, strength exercises, and nutrition.
- Camp/Event
- Warren Cross Country Summer Camp
- 6/12/17 to 7/14/17
- The camp is centered on athletes who wish to maximize their abilities in the upcoming season. We will cover basic training principles, injury prevention, strength exercises, and nutrition.
Training
- 2018 Boulder Running Camp, LLC
- 1 year
- Attended one week of the Nation's Premier Camp for High School Runners at Nike's Boulder Running Camp
- Warren Cross Country Summer Camp (2017, 2018, 2019)
- 1 year
- Basic training principles, injury prevention, strength exercises, and nutrition - 4-6 weeks each Summer.
- Winter Training for High School Athletes (2017, 2018)
- 1 year
- Coach Jay Johnson from Boulder Running Camps guide to winter training
Statistics
| Event | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 19:37 | Janesville Midwest Invite - Medaled 15th Place | 19:56.8 | 39th Place at Midwest Invite | ||||
| Distance & PR | 3 mile 18:23.04|5th place ; 18:36 | 8th Place; 18:23 | 5th ; 18:26 | 8th | 3mile 18:29 | 43rd Place at IHSA Sectionals | ||||
| 800M | 2:45.6 | 2:39.37 | 17th Place ; 2:45.6 | 8th Place | 2:37.20 | 15th Place; 2:43.74 | 9th Place | 2:43.87 | ||
| 1600M | 5.48.92 | 21st Place ; 5:49.36 | 8th Place | 5:42.07 | 11th Place; 5:45.84 | 20th Place at IHSA Sectionals | ||||
| 3200M | 11.58.67 | 5th Place ; 12:04.81 | 7th Place ; 12:14.05 | 11th Place | 12:46.39 | 15th Place; 13:01.90 | 12th Place | 12:46.39 |
| Event | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 5K | 20:46 | 48th Place |
| Distance & PR | 3mile 19:12 | 18th Place at IHSA Regionals |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English I and II Honors Spanish I, II and III Honors Chemistry Honors History Western Thought Honors Algebra II Trigonometry Honors PreCalc AB Honors Discrete FiniteAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Government & Politics AP Unites States History AP Language and CompositionRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society High Honor Roll Freshman Year, High Honor Roll Sophomore Year High Honor Roll Junior Year
- ActivitiesStudent Council, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
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