Joel Jean

Joel Jean
Joel Jean
  • Hometown:
    St. Cloud, FL /
  • Year:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    Harmony High
Bio

Joel began running during his childhood and continued to improve throughout high school. Eventually, he achieved several personal records that caught the attention of Coach Wilson. The two discussed his potential and what the opportunities could be at Daytona State and Joel ended up committing to DSC.  

Academic Interest/Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies

High School Coach: Coach Shasta Edwards & Coach Debra Richardson 

High School Personal Records

  • 1600 meters: 4:30
  • 3200 meters: 9:30
  • 5K Cross Country: 16:03
  • 5K track: 15:39 

Why did you choose Daytona State: "I chose Daytona State because people that I knew had attended here." 

Coach's Comments: Joel will thrive in this group of runners.  He is a steady runner who can keep pushing the accelerator.  I think he will see that the longer the race, the better he will do. 

News mentions
Falcons Place Third at Nationals
Falcons Place Third at Nationals

The Daytona State Falcons pulled off a third place finish at the NJCAA National Division II Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Huntsville, Alabama.

Men's Cross Country on the prowl in Huntsville
Men's Cross Country on the prowl in Huntsville

The Daytona State men's cross country team heads to Huntsville, Alabama this weekend for the NJCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships.

Falcons Take Fifth Region 8 Title in Six Seasons
Falcons Take Fifth Region 8 Title in Six Seasons

The Daytona State men's cross country team took their fifth Region 8 title since the start of the program in 2018.

Men's Cross Country Heads to Region 8 Championships
Men's Cross Country Heads to Region 8 Championships

The men's cross country team heads to Tallahassee for the Region 8 Championships to be held on Tuesday on Florida State University's world renowned cross country course.

Falcons Finish Strong at FSU Invitational
Falcons Finish Strong at FSU Invitational

The men's cross country team competed well in the 2023 FSU Invitational on Friday.

Falcons Fair Well Against Strong Teams at Southern Showcase
Falcons Fair Well Against Strong Teams at Southern Showcase

The Daytona State men’s cross country team rose to the challenge Friday at the Southern Showcase, hosted by Jacksonville State, the site of the NJCAA National Championships in November. 

Falcons Win FAU Invitational
Falcons Win FAU Invitational

The men's cross country team held off fifteen teams Friday evening, pulling out a one point victory over University of Miami.

Men's Cross Country head to FAU Invitational
Men's Cross Country head to FAU Invitational

The men's cross country team will face several teams from around the state this Friday at the FAU Invitational.

Falcons Fly on the Beach
Falcons Fly on the Beach

The Falcon men's cross country team opened their 2023 season with the annual Run the Beach Relay.

Daytona State Men's Cross Country Season Preview
Daytona State Men's Cross Country Season Preview

Starting their 6th season, Daytona State Cross Country runners are gearing up for the 2023 campaign.