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

The median high-school 1600m mark of Smith's 2025-26 American women's signees was 5:36.10, with the class ranging 5:15.42 – 5:37.22 across 3 signees. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. Smith competes in the NEWMAC.

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

The median high-school 800m mark of Smith's 2025-26 American women's signees was 2:24.64, with the class ranging 2:24.64 across 1 signee. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. Smith competes in the NEWMAC.

What Discus mark do you need to get recruited by Smith (women's)?

The median high-school Discus mark of Smith's 2025-26 American women's signees was 51.99m, with the class ranging 51.99m across 1 signee. That's what they actually signed — not a published standard. Smith competes in the NEWMAC.

Who is the head track and field coach at Smith?

Jack Wood (Director of Cross Country / Track & Field) leads the Smith track & field program. Jack Wood leads a staff of 10 covering 2 event groups.

Real Recruiting Standards · 2025-26

What it actually takes to run at Smith

NCAA Division III · NEWMAC · MA

Smith signed 6 athletes for 2025-26. What follows are their real high-school marks, not a program’s published walk-on line — the honest answer to “would they recruit me?”

Smith is a 2,544-student private campus in Northampton, MA and competes in the NEWMAC. Jack Wood leads a staff of 10 covering 2 event groups.

The median below is the middle signee’s PR and the range spans the whole class, fastest to slowest. 1500m/Mile and 3000m are shown converted to 1600m/3200m. All of it comes from verified meet results.

Smith, by the numbers

Division: NCAA Division III
Conference: NEWMAC
Campus: Northampton, MA
Enrollment: 2,544 students

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Women's standards

US-based signees, marks verified against American high-school meet results.

EventWhat their median signee ranFull class rangeDepth

1600mDistance

5:36.10median signee

5:15.42 – 5:37.22class range

5:36.103 signees

800mDistance

2:24.64median signee

2:24.64class range

2:24.641 signee

DiscusThrows

51.99mmedian signee

51.99mclass range

51.99m1 signee

Who recruits for Smith

As listed on the program’s official coaching staff page. Event groups coached here: distance and cross country, jumps and vault.

Jack WoodDirector of Cross Country / Track & FieldDistance
Sear, MollyHead Track & Field Coach
Anders LarsonAssistant Coach
Carrie BurrAssistant Coach
Dr. Peter A. de VilliersVolunteer Assistant Coach/Faculty Liaison
Kora MalecekAssistant Coach
Lila GilmerAssistant Coach
Melita-Marie RoachfordAssistant Coach
Riska, KurtPole Vault CoachJumps
Valerie LynchVolunteer Assistant Coach

The full Smith coaching staff’s contact info is in the member database.

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This class’s marks, not a permanent standard: the range shifts every cycle as rosters and needs change. Progression, event fit, academics and open spots all factor into a real recruiting decision — fitting the range is a conversation-starter, not an offer.

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