Jessica Sloan

Photo by: Russell James/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Free
Class:
Senior
High School:
Magnolia West
Hometown:
Magnolia, Texas

2016-17 (Junior):

Posted an NCAA B cut time of 1:59.54 in the 200-yard butterfly
Other best times were 4:54.98 in the 500 free, 10:22.65 in the 1,000 free and 4:20.82 in the 400 IM

2015-16 (Sophomore):

Posted best times of 4:54.82 in the 500 free, 10:20.33c in the 1,000, 17:14.01 in the 1,650 free, 2:01.67 in the 200 fly and 4:23.88 in the 400 IM
During the regular season, Sloan posted third-place finishes in the 1,000 free in dual meets vs. North Texas and SMU.

2014-2015 (Freshman):

Swam in a total of 12 events, her highest finish coming against LSU where she placed third in the 1,000 free (10:15.94)
Recorded personal bests in the 1,650 free (17:11.26), 200 free (1:52.11), 100 fly (56.80) and 200 IM (2:06.87)
At the Speedo Championships Series, set personal marks in the 500 free (4:52.31), 200 fly (2:03.32) and the 400 IM (4:26.11).

High school/Club:

2014 Graduate of Magnolia West High School in Magnolia, Texas
Coached by Jeremy Wade at Magnolia West
Sloan earned four-time varsity letter-winner
500 free- first team All-State 2011-2014, 200 free- first team All-State 2014, 200 IM- first team All-State 2011-2013
Medaled 12 times in District/Regional finish by year from 2011-2014
Eight-time State medalist
Set six school records
Competed with Magnolia Aquatic Club for eight years under head coaches Terry Jones and Scott McFarland.
Was in the top 10 percent of her graduating class and received the Magnolia West of Student Excellence Award
A member of the National Honor Society, Unite West 2013, and Yearbook Club in 2013

Personal:

Jessica Sloan is the daughter of Lauri and Cary Sloan of Magnolia, Texas
Born on June 5, 1995 in Sumter, South Carolina
Sport management major
Her brother, Jacob, earned his degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M
Chose Texas A&M because “it is a very well rounded program. Not only is it a great network to be involved with but the team and facilities are phenomenal.

Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Dexter
Favorite Movie: Million Dollar Baby
What I’m Currently Reading: Probably my textbook
Favorite City to Visit: New Orleans
Dream Date: Lots of good food
Pre-Competition Music: Hip Hop and Pop
Something about me that most people don’t know: I was born in South Carolina, lived in Louisiana for 10+ years, and have now lived in Texas for 10 years. I also like to fly airplanes.
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: Ring Day

Describe in one word:
Coach Bultman: uncomplicated
Coach Jamison: straightforward