Originally posted by HSSPORT#1:
Congrats on the award. But I am lost on how the Hodgson kid did not get the award. Or the Boy from Sussex Tech or the Wp running back all three kids I feel had the upper leg on this award, How is this picked by the Coaches in the state?
First of all for this award your coach has to take the time to send in a nomination on the Gatorade website.. Then the folks from Gatorade use this criteria to select the GPOY for each state.
The Gatorade State Player of the Year award winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria:
Athletic Achievement - success made at the club, national or international levels of competition, and standout performances in their respective sport. Includes statistical production, honors, skill-set evaluation, leadership ability, overall impact on team success and historical context of accomplishments.
Academic Excellence - review of GPA and class rank, as well as SAT and ACT scores, academic honors and distinctions.
Exemplary Character - overall sportsmanship, but also membership and participation in positive activities that demonstrate commitment to character and community.
State Player of the Year award winners are eligible for the Gatorade National Player of the Year award in their respective sports.
This post was edited on 12/8 9:32 AM by ravensrooster2