Jason Straka
Jason Straka
Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Racine, Wis.

High School:
Park
(Racine)

Height:
6-2

Event:
Distance

Birthdate:
06/24/1982

Fall 2001: Ran cross country in the fall…ran a season-best time of 28:31 in the 8K at the Valparaiso Invite on September 7.



Racine Park: Ran track three years, lettering two…was a part of the state champion Park 4×800m relay team…named all-conference in track…lettered once in cross country and was named second team all-county…cross country team won conference championship…played football for three years as an outside linebacker, lettering once…played two years of basketball as a guard.



Personal: A Kinesiology major…career goal is to become a physical therapist and run his own practice…hobbies include playing basketball, football, and hanging out with friends…most memorable sports experience includes winning the 4×800 state championship…academic honors in high school include being named to the all-state academic team.