Congrats to our Burghardt Sporting Goods Athletes of the Month for January 2025, Amaya Wohner (Cheerleading & Dance) and Julian Kim (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. #AOTM

Head Boys Basketball Coach, Paul Wollersheim said, "Julian consistently brings a great attitude and work ethic to practice. He has been a quiet leader on the team this season as he is someone that can be counted on to be at practice, follow instructions and do what is required to help the team win. His positive outlook, work ethic, and academic excellence make him a great role model for our younger players."

Head Cheerleading & Dance coach, Cherise Myers said, "This is Amaya’s third year on the team and her growth into a great team player who contributes to the success of our team by working well with others and demonstrating a commitment to the team's goals that has been extremely heartwarming. She has great communication, accountability, and flexibility in her willingness to help others."

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.