Jessica Sloan Season 2014-15

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