Jackson Luskin '25 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
From the moment I won my first 5K at eight years old, I was hooked on running. I love the feeling of competing and pushing myself to be my best, and beating my best time, each and every time. While still early in my school career, running has already taught me so many important life lessons - discipline, hard work, persistence, balance, sacrifice, sportsmanship and teamwork. It centers me, yet pushes me to be bigger than myself.
I'm extremely proud and blessed to be part of the Greater Atlanta Christian School varsity XC and track teams since my freshmen year. The highlight of my high school career thus far has been scoring in every XC meet for my team and contributing to a runner up finish in the 2021 3A Georgia State XC Championships. My freshmen year contributions earned me a spot on the region 2nd team, while I improved in my sophomore season finishing at the top 10 in regions and making the 1st region team in a new classification (2 spots higher than the previous year). In addition, I'm proud to be the GACS middle school record holder in the 3200 - a 22 year old record - prior to breaking it in 2021.
While running is a big part of my life, I'm also very proud of my success in the classroom and my contributions to my community. I have maintained a 3.6 GPA and made the honor every year thus far, while participating in Beta Club, XC, track, tennis and volunteering in my community and church. After finishing 5th at the 2022 Youth Age Group triathlon nationals, I joined a High Performance triathlon team (Multisport Explosion - 3rd ranked in the country) in 2023, where in my first year (and the youngest in the 16-19 age group), I competed in the youth development draft legal division against guys in the Olympic triathlon pipeline. My highest finish was 24th in one of the four national races, but more importantly triathlon cross-training has improved my stamina and speed. I recognize that in order to be a strong and healthy runner long-term, I need the strength and conditioning that other sports can provide. I can't wait to see the impact of triathlon cross training in my 2023 XC season and beyond.
My goal is to join a team where I can contribute to something bigger than myself. I know what it means to be a team player; to support and push each other to be the best we can be. I also know what it means to work hard and to be coachable. I want to absorb everything I can to be a better runner, a better student and a better person. I know I still have so much more in me to learn but I also have so much to give. I am ready to be developed and pushed to new heights. Will you take a chance on me?
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 5 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region, Honorable Mention All-County, Captain
Team Awards
- Team Highest Performer / MVP
- 2022 Varsity Team
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards
- State 2nd Place, Regional 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2023 Multisport Explosion (High Performance)
- Multisport Explosion is a nationally ranked (3rd in the country) high performance triathlon team led by Lisa Marshall. It includes kids who tryout and participate in national draft legal races across the US each Spring-Summer. This was Jackson's first season on the team. He worked extremely hard to compete in national races against guys ranging in age from 16-19 years old. This is the start of the Olympic pipeline for triathlon. Jackson was proud to finish 54th at nationals as one of youngest and newest members of the sport. He is already seeing the impact the cross-training is having on his running and hopes to have a break out 2023 XC season.
- 2021 Alpha Crush Running Club (Middle School)
- Alpha Crush is the leading middle school running club in the Atlanta area. Jackson ran for Alpha Crush spring of his 8th grade year in the 13-14 age group winning the Region 4, 3000 meter title in 2021, and finishing 4th overall in the 1500 meter. He ran at USTAF Junior Olympic Nationals finishing 16th overall in the 3000m and 22nd overall in the 1500m (with a PR).
- 2021 Greater Atlanta Christian School (Middle School)
- Jackson ran for his middle school track team in 2021 after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID. He was the top distance runner and captain of the team.
- 2020 Zero to Hero (Middle School XC)
- Jackson ran XC with Zero to Hero in 2019 and 2020.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Lisa Marshall
- High School Head Coach
- Chase Parks
- High School Head Coach
- Brad Kinser
- Club Coach
- Matthew Chestnut
- Club Coach
- Jay Spector
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2023 USAT Youth Development Series and Nationals (Draft Legal)
- 8/04/23 to 8/06/23
- Jackson joined the Multisport Explosion High Development team in January 2023 competing in 3 of the 4 draft legal developmental race qualifiers in the Junior division. As the youngest in the 16-19 Junior division, Jackson's highest finish was 24th in Iowa qualifying him for Nationals. At Nationals he finished just out of the top 50 in his first year of competing in triathlon -- much less at the highest youth division. With a running background, Jackson worked hard in the other disciplines to earn a nationals spot. The highlight of Nationals weekend was running a 16:53 5K (6th fastest in the event) on his 3rd and final day of racing.
- Camp/Event
- Smokey Mountain Running Camp
- 7/16/23 to 7/21/23
- Jackson attend SMRC camp training with group 1 (fastest group) for the week. His group won the pacing contest and he won the culminating event of the camp - Buzzard Bait (a 4.5 mile race literally up a mountain) - in a time of 30:53.
- Camp/Event
- 2023 AJC Peachtree Road Race
- 7/04/23 to 8/04/23
- Jackson set a new 10K PR in the 2023 AJC Peachtree Road Race in extremely humid and hot conditions running a 35:27. He was the 11th fastest high school kid in the 15-19 age group (behind many seniors) and in the midst of triathlon training for a national event (where he finished 24th) the weekend following.
- Camp/Event
- The Invesco QQQ Atlanta Track Club Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
- 11/24/22 to 11/24/22
- Jackson participated in the Atlanta Track Club Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon finishing in 1:18:31, a 2:38 pr from February 2022. Placing 2nd in the 15-19 age group to a runner from the GA Tech Running Club and 22nd overall (out of nearly 4000 athletes).
- Camp/Event
- Smokey Mountain Nike XC Camp
- 7/10/22 to 7/22/22
- Jackson was placed in the 2nd fastest group (of 12 groups) primarily composed on juniors and seniors as a sophomore. He consistently led and paced his group.
- Camp/Event
- Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race
- 7/04/22 to 7/04/22
- Jackson competed as a seeded runner at age 15 in the largest 10K in the world - the AJC Peachtree Road Race - where he finished in 36:00 and was 30th out of 972 runners in the 15-19 age group. Overall, he was 124 out of 34757 runs. This is an extremely hilly and hot race where he ran a 5:48 average pace.
- Camp/Event
- Atlanta Publix Half Marathon
- 2/27/22 to 2/27/22
- Fastest HS athlete in the race finishing in 1:21:09 - a 20-minute PR and 2nd in the 15-19 age group (behind a college runner).
- Camp/Event
- Nike Cross Country Camp
- 7/11/21 to 7/16/21
- Was seeded in group 3 of 12 as a rising freshmen, with lower groups being the fastest. Consistently led and paced his group. His group finished 3rd out of 12 running groups in the pacing contest.
- Camp/Event
- USATF GA Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
- Finished 4th PR'ing with a 13:59 4K qualifying for regionals.
- Camp/Event
- USATF Region 4 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
- Finished 4th in Region 4 and qualified for national championships.
Additional Sports
- Tennis
- 9 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Top singles player on USTA Juniors U14 boys and mixed team. Played 18u as an 8th grader in 2020-2021 on a Atlanta Lawn and Tennis Association Team.
- Soccer
- 9 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played at United Futbol Academy on its U12 US Development Academy team and National League U13 team the following year as the starting goal keeper. Stepped away from soccer after U13 season to focus on running competitively.
- Other
- 1 year
- Club/Travel Team
- USAT High Development Youth team member - highest finish 24th at Iowa Junior division event qualifying for nationals as the youngest in the 16-19 age division. Finished 54th at Nationals event in first year of triathlon competition.
Statistics
| Event | 2021 Alpha Crush Ru | 2021 Greater Atlant | 2020 Zero to Hero |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800M | 2:23 - Alpha Crush vs. Atlanta Track Club Dual Meet - 5/22/21 | 2:29 - Morris Bryan Middle School Invitational - 3/12/21 | |
| 1500M | 4:46 - USATF Junior Olympic National Championships - 7/30/21 | ||
| 1600M | 5:01 - Alpha Crush vs. Atlanta Track Club Dual Meet - 5/22/21 | 5:14 - Morris Bryan Middle School Invitational - 3/12/21 | |
| 3000M | 10:18 - River Ridge Invitational Developmental Meet - 5/01/21 | ||
| 3200M | 11:07 - 11th Annual Marietta Middle School Invite - 3/13/21 | ||
| Distance & PR | 11:09, 3000m - Rangers XC Invitational - 10/03/20; 12:05 3200m, Jefferson Invitational - 10/10/20 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English 9-11th French 4 DC American HistoryAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2024 Stellar Spartan Award - 3 sport athlete maintaining a 3.75 GPA National Honor Society Honor Roll 6-11th grade Beta Club Junior National Honor Society
- ActivitiesJohns Creek United Methodist Church - church and youth group member Volunteer with Johns Creek United Methodist Church recreational program Soccer referee
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