Congrats to our Burghardt Sporting Goods Athletes of the Month for December 2023, Nadia Lathan (Girls Wrestling) and Ethan Hampton Boys Basketball). These two wonderful student athletes set a good example for others and exhibit the greatest all around attributes of our Core Values: Relationships, Communication, Growth, Love & Biblical Truth and our
#PillarsofAthletics: Faith, Excellence, Commitment and Character.
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Head coach, Tony Romano said, "Nadia not only improves herself, but every girl in the room during every single practice. At the most recent tournament, Nadia spent time right before her matches, coaching her teammates rather than focusing on herself. The selflessness displayed by Nadia for her team is something everyone should take as an example of great leadership. All while maintaining an undefeated record for the tournament.Nadia not only improves herself, but every girl in the room during every single practice. At the most recent tournament, Nadia spent time right before her matches, coaching her teammates rather than focusing on herself. The selflessness displayed by Nadia for her team is something everyone should take as an example of great leadership. All while maintaining an undefeated record for the tournament."
Head coach, Paul Wollersheim said, "Ethan exemplifies what we continue to try to develop as a culture in our boys’ basketball program. He’s an excellent student with over a 3.0 GPA. He also has a strong work ethic and though he has seen limited time he doesn’t complain or quit; he continues to work hard awaiting his opportunity. Ethan is also a great teammate – he genuinely cares about his fellow teammates and it’s obvious how they enjoy his company. Ethan’s positive attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and his perseverance in the program are exemplary. Ethan demonstrates his faith daily with his positive attitude, his character and his love for his teammates and our school."
Martin Luther 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 being played during any given month will nominate one individual in a sport being played that month. The ML Admin team 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.
Athlete of the Month selection will be based on the following criteria based of our core values:
- Relationships
- Commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement)
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Focus and Discipline
- Accountability for oneself and others
- Growth
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court
- Work Ethic
- Willingness to learn (coachability)
- Perseverance (overcoming challenges)
- Love
- Sportsmanship (respect coaches, officials, opponents, teammates)
- Honesty (playing by rules, character)
- Biblical Truth
- Community service and involvement
- Demonstrates their faith on a consistent basis.
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 our core values.