I think him going pro during a World Championship year will be beneficial because he has his experience to build from the trials but he can experience a pro season for a global championship year.
I think he has a shot. He got 5th at the Olympic trials, only 0.05s from Coleman and 0.10s from getting Kerley's 3rd spot on the team. If he can get that time down to sub-9.90s and run that consistently, then he'd definitely be a contender for a spot
Which training group did he join? Did he stay in Florida and join Brauman's group (with Lyles), Mitchell's group with Sha'Carri and Christian Coleman, or did he go to Holloway's pro group at U of F? I think that is crucial these days .
By 2028 he will be ahead of all the big dawgs- Lyles, Kerley, Coleman, Brommel who will all be over 30. He’ll be alright as long as he stays consistent.
IMO Christian would do well to spend at least a year or two in a supportive college environment to mature and learn how to win and lose against grown men that are more his peers before going pro. I'd like to see some stats and analysis on the success rate of top US prospects/prodigies (men and women - all Track events) who chose to go straight to pros vs those who spent time in college.
Are track athletes not able to run for a school and get endorsed by a shoe company with NIL? He's not running professionally in the diamond league. Did he just not want to go to school?
If he had waited, he maybe would have a better chance to be successful after these current top athletes retired, maybe. Also, he could have also gained a college/university degree, but i guess we'll see....wish him the best
@@DonShields-ud8cf the college season is extremely rough on athletes as they race WAY more than the pros. Him making the trials finals after a long high school season is a great indicator of his abilities. The USA has a automatic bid to Worlds since Lyles is the reigning champ so going off the Olympic Trials results he only has to pull up one more spot to make the 100m team as an individual and better his chances at being on the relay.
Candice Hill signed a 10yr contract right out of high school. This is UNHEARD of in track, even if she never makes a World / Olympic team, she still won in the long run.
@@TheErinBrownTV She was lucky, as I do not think any sponsor today would ever give out such a contract knowing that nothing in life is guaranteed. My main point though is that success as a junior athlete does not necessarily equate to success at the professional level.
Agree... there aint no "bag" because there's not that much money in T&F. Relatively speaking she got peanuts and ruined her career. I'm from ATL and it hurts every time I see her now as an "also ran".
Athletes only got so many great performances in their bodies.......might as well make money. Good for Christian. Good luck, young Brother.
Exactly.
I think him going pro during a World Championship year will be beneficial because he has his experience to build from the trials but he can experience a pro season for a global championship year.
You are the best coach. A good storyteller. Informative. Engaging.
I think he has a shot. He got 5th at the Olympic trials, only 0.05s from Coleman and 0.10s from getting Kerley's 3rd spot on the team. If he can get that time down to sub-9.90s and run that consistently, then he'd definitely be a contender for a spot
Nobody now a days is close to Bolt but Christian has potential breaking the age group world record well-done to him
Which training group did he join? Did he stay in Florida and join Brauman's group (with Lyles), Mitchell's group with Sha'Carri and Christian Coleman, or did he go to Holloway's pro group at U of F? I think that is crucial these days .
your subs will be in the millions and millions one day brother, it will be tough, but i suspect you ve always been tougher than the rest.
Outstanding as always!
By 2028 he will be ahead of all the big dawgs- Lyles, Kerley, Coleman, Brommel who will all be over 30. He’ll be alright as long as he stays consistent.
IMO Christian would do well to spend at least a year or two in a supportive college environment to mature and learn how to win and lose against grown men that are more his peers before going pro. I'd like to see some stats and analysis on the success rate of top US prospects/prodigies (men and women - all Track events) who chose to go straight to pros vs those who spent time in college.
Are track athletes not able to run for a school and get endorsed by a shoe company with NIL? He's not running professionally in the diamond league. Did he just not want to go to school?
If he had waited, he maybe would have a better chance to be successful after these current top athletes retired, maybe. Also, he could have also gained a college/university degree, but i guess we'll see....wish him the best
Don't forget NIL in college. If he's engaging on social media and can win some big college races it's good money.
He can still go to college as a “pro”
@strang35 but he can't compete in collegiate athletics.
@@DonShields-ud8cf the college season is extremely rough on athletes as they race WAY more than the pros. Him making the trials finals after a long high school season is a great indicator of his abilities. The USA has a automatic bid to Worlds since Lyles is the reigning champ so going off the Olympic Trials results he only has to pull up one more spot to make the 100m team as an individual and better his chances at being on the relay.
@@Shelby20874 I get what you are saying 100%. As a professional runner though, he won't be able to compete at the collegiate level.
He must have listened to Micah Williams who said that the NCAA is a waste of time.
He shouldn't have skipped Jr Worlds.
Two words come to mind - Candace Hill. I say no more.
Candice Hill signed a 10yr contract right out of high school. This is UNHEARD of in track, even if she never makes a World / Olympic team, she still won in the long run.
She got the bag. If she would've went to college she would've been working at McDonalds rn
@@TheErinBrownTV She was lucky, as I do not think any sponsor today would ever give out such a contract knowing that nothing in life is guaranteed. My main point though is that success as a junior athlete does not necessarily equate to success at the professional level.
Agree... there aint no "bag" because there's not that much money in T&F. Relatively speaking she got peanuts and ruined her career. I'm from ATL and it hurts every time I see her now as an "also ran".
He is talented. He will find a way.
definitely needs to watch out for the sharks...they are gonna eat him alive if he's not careful.