Bio

A 2022 graduate of Tohopekaliga High School, Garcia followed several high school teammates to Daytona State.  He is one of six Tohopekaliga High School runners who have built the Falcon program into a national caliber program.  

Academic Interest/Degree: Computer Science

College Personal Records: 

• 1500 meters: 4:08
• 1600 meters: 4:46
• 3k : 8:54
• 5k Track: 15:27
• 8K Cross Country: 26:30

Coach Wilson Comments:  "Jayven had a very solid summer of training and came into preseason training ready to go.  He has already shown that he has the ability to run at a high level."     

High School Coach: Coach Mathew Fenn

High School Personal Records:     

• 400 meters: 1:19
• 800 meters: 2:11
• 1600 meters:  4:41  
• 3200 meters: 9:49
• 5k Cross Country: 17:13

Why did you choose Daytona State College:  "To develop and continue my running career in order to transfer to a top program." 

Coach's Comments: A member of the Toho trio, Garcia gained valuable experience as a freshman. Garcia placed in the Flacon top-5 at the national meet and looks to propel this year’s squad to the podium at this years nationals.