Justin O’Brien '25 Recruiting Profile

I am a junior xc and track runner at Park Hill South High School in Riverside, Missouri.  We got a new head coach this year for xc and I have seen immense improvement in my times and my running strategy this season.  I have dropped over 2 minutes off of my 5k time in the last year and peaked at the end of the season with a PR of 18:17.  I have also maintained a 3.5 GPA including several AP classes.  

As a junior, I was voted co-captain by my teammates and coaches.  I feel like I am a good leader and I have really loved supporting our young and talented team this season.  We have a sophomore on our team who broke the school record and I have helped bring him out of his shell and use the whole team to support his running and his success.  Being a captain helps me contribute more than just my running time.  It has really helped me grow my love for the sport and I am even considering coaching in the future.  I have coached my younger brothers flag football team for several years and I really love coaching.  

I am excited to start track season and have set some very specific goals for myself for this track season to set me up for my senior running seasons.  I would love to be considered for your team.