Colby Trahan '22 Recruiting Profile

Hello, 

I am in the class of 2022 at St. Louis Catholic High School in Lake Charles, La.   I started at SLC as the only Freshman on the Varsity Track team.  I worked hard prior to and during my freshman year, and was able to secure a spot on the 4x400m relay by beating out several upper classmen for the position.  That year I was asked by my Coach to try an 800m, and discovered that I have a talent for that distance as well.  I have been working hard to lower my time ever since.  I now compete in the open 800m, & 400m, as well as the 4x800 & 4x400m relays, and occasionally a 4x200m relay.  I have a strong work ethic both in season and off season.  I am a member of AAU and USATF, and I compete with club track in the summers.  I have qualified and competed at the State level, and also at the AAU Jr Olympic games.  Due to Covid-19 our 2020 season was canceled after our 1st outdoor meet.  I continued training throughout the summer and entered a few "virtual meets" to stay in shape.  I am also on the Varsity Soccer team and I play the Fwd & Wing positions.  In 2021 I came into the outdoor track season late due to a broken metatarsal during soccer season.  I worked hard to stay in shape and get on the track, and ended the outdoor track season as District Champion in 800m & 4x800m, runner up in 4x400, as well as overall District Champions with my team.  I'm also Regional champion in 4x800 & 4x400, and qualified for State in both.  At the state meet at LSU I was able to move my 4x800 team from 5th place to first as the 3rd leg.  (see video)  My 4x400 team also met the podium with a 3rd place finish while breaking our school record.  I plan to Major in Physical Therapy (DPT) in college.  I feel that PT has helped me get back to my sports and stay strong during recovery from injuries in the past and I would like to help other athletes do the same.  I enjoy setting new goals for myself and working hard to achieve them.  I look forward to running at the college level, and I am always up for a challenge.