Grace Tuesday: A late start, and a warmer home for an 800m runner
Grace contacted OSS late in the recruiting process and was nervous about the whole thing. We guided her step by step to a programme built around the 800m, in a warmer climate.
Country
Great Britain
Event
800m
University
University of North Florida (NCAA D1)
The story
Grace came to you late in the process. How did you handle that?
“Grace reached out quite late, and she was understandably nervous about the whole thing. We guided her step by step from the very beginning so she always knew what was coming next.”
Why North Florida?
“As an 800m runner, we felt the best option was a warmer climate and a programme focused more on the 800, with less emphasis on cross country. She's having a wonderful experience so far, and we're excited to see how she develops in the 2027 outdoor season.”
Nathan Gillis, founder of Olympic Sports Scholarships
Key results
- Placed at the University of North Florida
What this means for your recruiting
- It isn't too late to start. A clear, step-by-step plan makes a late process manageable.
- For 800m runners, check how much a programme leans on cross country before you choose.
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