USF Athletics

Where are They Now: Jimmy Baxter

October 09, 2019

Jimmy Baxter
Years at USF: 2001-04
Event: High Jump
Accomplishments: Three-time All-American
                               Placed third at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Championships
                               Competed at the 2004 Olympic Trials
                               School record holder in the high jump (7-5.00)
                               Played on the USF basketball team (2001-04)

1. Where is your current place of employment? All Heart Athletics and All Heart Prep Academy.
2. What is your current job title and what does that position entail? I'm the president and CEO of both companies.
3. Why did you choose to attend the University of South Florida? I'm originally from St. Petersburg and I wanted my mom to be able to continue to see me compete at the college level. I also wanted to help put the Bay Area on the map.
4. What was your favorite non-athletic moment at the University of South Florida? My favorite moment was walking across the stage at the Yuengling Center and watching my mom cry tears of joy.
5. How did your athletic involvement at USF aid in the path you chose following graduation? The competition we faced night in and night out was fierce in Conference USA during that time. Being a Bull helped me achieve my goal of becoming a professional athlete and a great provider for my family.
6. What was your greatest athletic accomplishment during your time at the University of South Florida? I became a three-time All-American and was the Conference USA Freshman of the Year.
7. What is your fondest memory at USF? Being able to represent USF at the 2004 Olympic trials.
8. What piece of advice would you offer current USF student-athletes? Stay strong and don't take a detour on achieving your goals. Get your education and put your mark on our Bulls!

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About USF Track and Field

The USF track and field team has produced 22 All-America selections since 2008 and at least one All-American in nine of the last 11 years. 2016 graduate Matthew O'Neal is USF's first six-time NCAA All-American. USF has posted two NCAA runner-up finishes since 2013 - O'Neal (triple jump, 2016) and Courtney Anderson (high jump, 2013). The Bulls hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary at the USF Track and Field Stadium.