Jessica Schmidt
Alma Mater: University of Iowa
Undergraduate Degree: Health & Sport Studies, Minor: American Sign Language
Hometown: Hilliard, OH
Career area of interest: Collegiate Athletics/ Coaching
Employment history: Jessica was a stand out cross country distance runner at the University of Iowa. As a senior competing for the Hawkeyes, she was a part of the team that placed 10th in the 2007 NCAA National Cross Country Championships and 3rd at the Midwest Regional Championships As a junior she also contributed to a team that finished 20th in the 2006 NCAA National Cross Country Championships. On the track, she placed 4th in the 3000m Steeplechase at the Big 10 Conference Championships and 15th at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. She currently holds the University of Iowa school record in the Steeplechase
Why she chose Belmont's Sports Administration Program: Jessica chose Belmont because she wanted to move to a city with a wealth of opportunities in different fields of sports administration. Belmont was the perfect place for her to start her coaching career path as it is a NCAA Division 1 insitution, which will help open doors down the road for her.
Graduate Assistant Responsibilities: Jessica is the graduate assistant coach for Bemont's women's track and cross-country teams.
