What 800m mark do you need to get recruited by LSU (men's)?

The median high-school 800m mark of LSU's 2025-26 American men's signees was 1:54.23, with the class ranging 1:54.23 across 1 signee. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. LSU competes in the SEC.

What 800m mark do you need to get recruited by LSU (women's)?

The median high-school 800m mark of LSU's 2025-26 American women's signees was 2:14.53, with the class ranging 2:08.54 – 2:20.82 across 3 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. LSU competes in the SEC.

What 400m mark do you need to get recruited by LSU (women's)?

The median high-school 400m mark of LSU's 2025-26 American women's signees was 53.24, with the class ranging 51.01 – 55.48 across 2 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. LSU competes in the SEC.

What 1600m mark do you need to get recruited by LSU (women's)?

The median high-school 1600m mark of LSU's 2025-26 American women's signees was 4:52.86, with the class ranging 4:47.36 – 4:58.36 across 2 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. LSU competes in the SEC.

Who is the head track and field coach at LSU?

Dennis Shaver (Head Coach) leads the LSU track & field program. Dennis Shaver leads a staff of 15 covering 1 event group.

Real Recruiting Standards · 2025-26

What it actually takes to run at LSU

NCAA Division I · SEC · LA

Every mark below belongs to someone LSU actually signed for 2025-26 — including 2 international signees — 10 athletes in the class. Not an estimate. The real bar.

LSU is a 32,574-student public campus in Baton Rouge, LA and competes in the SEC. Dennis Shaver leads a staff of 15 covering 1 event group.

Median = the middle signee’s PR. Range = fastest to slowest mark they signed. 1500m/Mile and 3000m marks are shown as 1600m/3200m equivalents. Aggregated from verified meet results.

Inside the LSU program

Division: NCAA Division I
Conference: SEC
Campus: Baton Rouge, LA
Enrollment: 32,574 students
T&F operating budget: $3.2M men · $4.0M women

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Men's standards

American signees only — marks verified from US high-school meet results.

EventWhat their median signee ranFull class rangeDepth

800mDistance

1:54.23median signee

1:54.23class range

1:54.231 signee

Women's standards

American signees only — marks verified from US high-school meet results.

EventWhat their median signee ranFull class rangeDepth

800mDistance

2:14.53median signee

2:08.54 – 2:20.82class range

2:14.533 signees

400mSprints

53.24median signee

51.01 – 55.48class range

53.242 signees

1600mDistance

4:52.86median signee

4:47.36 – 4:58.36class range

4:52.862 signees

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Who recruits for LSU

Pulled directly from the program’s athletics staff directory. Event groups coached here: distance and cross country.

Dennis ShaverHead Coach
Andrew LaskaDirector of Operations
Andy KokhanovskyAssistant Coach
Bennie BrazellAssistant Coach
Braydin SikAssistant Communications Director (TF, XC, MG)Distance
Christina LandrumAssistant Athletic Trainer (TF/XC)Distance
Dani WhiteAthletic Training Intern (TF/XC)Distance
Houston FranksAssistant Coach
Jimmy JosephAssistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Nick MacanoHead Strength & Conditioning Coach (TF)
Sierra NemelkaAthletic Training Intern (TF)
Sylvia RussellAssistant Coach
Tamara ArdsAssistant Coach
Todd LaneAssistant Coach
Vernon NorwoodVolunteer Assistant Coach

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