Jordan-Elbridge High School recognizes an Athlete of the Month each month of the school year. Using the selection criteria below, the coaching staff of each varsity sport can nominate one individual each month. Every sport being played during any given month should have a nominated athlete. The JE Administration will select a winner from the pool of nominees based on the selection criteria below in addition to performance statistics from competitions during that month.
The coaching staff will select the Athlete of the Month based on the following criteria:
Sportsmanship (respect coaches, officials, opponents, teammates)Commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement)
Honesty (playing by rules, character)
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court
Toughness (both mental and physical)
Work Ethic
Teamwork
Focus and Discipline
Perseverance (overcoming challenges)
It should be noted that the Athlete of the Month may not merely be the “star” player, but rather a team member who sets a good example for others and exhibits the greatest all around attributes of leadership, character and teamwork.
Provisions:
Administration may reject a nominee because of disciplinary issues, attendance concerns, etc. In this case, the committee will consider another candidate.Students who are selected as AOTM will not be able to earn the award again.
Nominations carry over from month to month and re-nominations are welcome.
AOTM can be awarded to any varsity athlete.
Only those who win the award will be recognized; other nominees will not be disclosed.
JE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our exceptional Athlete of the Month! These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication, sportsmanship, and athletic prowess throughout their recent performances. Their commitment to excellence both on and off the field has truly set them apart.
Our first athlete of the month indoor track athlete Emily Curry
Emily has done indoor track for 2 years. She broke into the top-10 in the 55 hurdles last year as a freshman. This year, in her first race of the year she ran her best time ever and moved up to #9 all-time. All three of her hurdle races so far this year have all been faster than her fastest race last year. She also ran cross country for the first time this fall and was a key contributor for the team.
Our next athlete of the month is indoor track athlete Gabe Jones
Gabe has done varsity cross country, indoor and outdoor track for 4 years now. He has been a varsity scorer in cross country all 4 years. Last year he moved into the top-10 in the long jump as a junior checking in at #8 all-time. This year he has moved up to #5 all-time and broke 19 feet for the first time. He's looking to become the first 20-foot long jumper in school history this season.