Rett Schnoor: Monmouth’s Record-Shattering Sprinter and Long Jump Star

Rett Schnoor has cemented her legacy as one of the most versatile athletes in Monmouth University track and field history, excelling as a sprinter and long jumper. From her record-breaking high school career in New Jersey to her collegiate dominance in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), Schnoor’s journey exemplifies technical precision, competitive grit, and program-transforming impact.

Early Life and High School Dominance

Hailing from Middletown, New Jersey, Rett Schnoor attended Middletown North High School, where she emerged as one of the state’s most decorated track athletes. Under coach Ray Convey, she showcased rare versatility, earning three varsity letters and rewriting the program’s record books.

Key Achievements:

• 2021 NJSIAA Group 3 Championships: Won state titles in the 100-meter dash (12.59) and long jump, while anchoring the 4×100-meter relay to gold2.

• Meet of Champions: Secured second place in the long jump (2021), cementing her reputation as a dual-threat athlete1.

• Program Record: Tied Middletown North’s record for most points scored in a single meet (38), achieved through victories in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and a long jump silver12.

Her high school personal bests of 12.14 in the 100m and 19-7.5 (5.98m) in the long jump foreshadowed her collegiate potential15.

Collegiate Career at Monmouth University

Freshman Breakthrough (2021–2022)

Schnoor joined Monmouth in 2021 and immediately impacted the program. During her freshman outdoor season, she clocked 12.14 in the 100m at the Moravian Greyhound Invitational (April 2022), ranking seventh in school history1. She also contributed to Monmouth’s 4x100m relay team, which ran 46.23-the second-fastest time in program history1.

Record-Shattering Progression

By her senior year (2024–2025), Schnoor dominated the CAA:

• 2025 CAA Outdoor Championships: Won the long jump title with a 5.94m leap (-0.1 wind), leading Monmouth to its highest team point total in program history (81.5 points)39.

• 2025 Rutgers Relays: Set a lifetime best of 6.21m (20-4.5) in the long jump, ranking fourth all-time at Monmouth6.

• Sprint Consistency: Clocked 11.96 in the 100m (+0.5 wind) at the 2025 CAA Championships, breaking into the program’s top 1069.

Technical Versatility

Schnoor’s success spans multiple events:

• 60m: 7.80 (2024 CAA Indoor Championships)1.

• 200m: 25.29 (+1.8 wind) at the 2025 Larry Ellis Invitational6.

• Relays: Anchored Monmouth’s 4x100m squad to a 46.23 finish at the 2024 CAA Outdoor Championships6.

Technical Mastery and Training

Schnoor’s long jump prowess stems from a refined approach:

• Approach Speed: Executes a 16-stride pattern reaching 8.1–8.4 m/s, optimizing takeoff velocity6.

• Aerial Mechanics: Utilizes the “hang style” technique, maximizing flight distance through coordinated arm-leg movements6.

• Strength Training: Focuses on plyometrics and weighted sled drills to enhance explosive power, evident in her 1.4x bodyweight squat capacity6.

Her sprint training emphasizes block starts (reaction time: 0.158s) and mid-race acceleration, allowing her to compete in both short sprints and horizontal jumps6.

Legacy and Impact

Program Transformation

• School Records: Holds Monmouth’s fourth-best outdoor long jump (6.21m) and seventh-fastest 100m (12.14)16.

• CAA Dominance: Became Monmouth’s first women’s long jump champion in the CAA era (2025), inspiring the team’s rise in conference standings9.

• Leadership: Mentored teammates like Yasmeen Tinsley (400m hurdles CAA champion) and contributed to relay success9.

Academic and Personal Pursuits

Schnoor balanced athletics with academic studies, majoring in interdisciplinary fields while maintaining eligibility for the CAA Academic Honor Roll1. Her commitment to growth extended beyond the track, though specific community engagements are not detailed in available sources.

Future Trajectory

As Schnoor concludes her collegiate career, her potential in professional track and field is evident. Coaches project her long jump mark could surpass 6.50m with technical refinements, positioning her for national competitions. Her sprint-hurdle-jump versatility also suggests potential in heptathlon events.

Conclusion

Rett Schnoor’s journey-from Middletown’s tracks to CAA podiums-redefines what it means to be a multisport athlete. A master of speed and flight, she transformed Monmouth’s program through record-breaking leaps and relentless consistency. As acting head coach Jordan Torney noted, her 2025 CAA title “inspired the team to new heights”9. For aspiring athletes in New Jersey and beyond, Schnoor’s legacy proves that versatility, when paired with discipline, knows no bounds.

Go Rett!