Salute To Seniors is a medium for "senior farewells". With so many seniors heading off to bigger and better things we wanted to give everyone a chance to salute them one more time as well as invite those seniors to tell their stories from the past four years. We will be posting this series through July, if you would like to submit check out this article.
Athlete: Tim Jacoutot - Career Stats
High School: Christian Brothers Academy
College: Monmouth University
What was your most memorable race/throw/jump/vault/moment?
2017 Shore Conference 400IH. Coming off an injury, I ran a 53.86 for the win. Also, placing 4th at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in the 55 Shuttle Hurdle.
Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
Anyone ranked ahead of me in the 110H and 400IH.
What was your greatest accomplishment?
Being ranked the #1 Track team in NJ for both Indoor and Outdoor in 2016. Also, placing 3rd in the 55H at the MOC's.
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running or field career in high school?
I wish I focused on Track before I went to high school. My original plan was to play soccer and wrestle at CBA. I didn't make the soccer team, but the cross country coach noticed I was fast. The rest is history I guess.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
Minor injuries
What will you miss the most?
My teammates and coaches.
What advice would you give to younger athletes?
Enjoy every meet and every practice. It goes really fast.
What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
Coach Torchia has been a tremendous influence on my track career. His guidance has enabled me to reach goals I never thought were possible. I can't thank him enough.
What are your college plans?
I'm committed to Monmouth University.
Who would you like to say 'thank you' to?
I would like to thank my coaches, teammates and Christian Brothers Academy for the unbelievable support they've provided over the past four years.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Excited for four more years of Track at Monmouth University.
