“We’d go from the bottom of the hill to Big Mama’s car. She [Shay] didn’t slow down. She didn’t let me win. And I think it was in fifth grade, the day I touched the car first. That’s when I knew,” Sha’Carri reminisced
Sha’Carri easily broke Texas state records and left rivals in the dust while working with Lauren. Lauren, though, quickly transcended her role as a coach. Sha’Carri regarded her as a member of his extended family, and Lauren received the title of godmother.
Sha’Carri became the top-ranked sprinter in the class of 2018 after winning three Texas state championships in high school. Sha’Carri was the top female sprint recruit in the US by the time she graduated.
Sha’Carri broke the collegiate record in the 100 meters in her first year at Louisiana State University, clocking in at 10.75 seconds. She was then ranked among the top ten fastest women in history as a result.
She became a professional since her quick ascent in collegiate athletics left her with little more to prove. Sha’Carri joined Nike and trained under Dennis Mitchell, who recognized her great potential.
Sha’Carri was characterized by Dennis as a “once-in-a-generation talent.” Additionally, he said, “Running that fast, it’s not natural — not for anyone. You have to teach your body to push that hard and to make all the little adjustments that shave off a half-second here, a half-second there.”
