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Garrett Martin poses with his bat. He is among a dozen local students who received sportsmanship awards from the National Alliance of Youth Sports.
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Nine-year-old Garrett Martin from Gypsum will star in a magazine article this summer. The National Alliance for Youth Sports profiled Martin in its quarterly publication, SportingKid magazine, which will hit mailboxes in about a week or so.
Titled “Model teammate,” the article details the ways Martin has displayed sportsmanship as a member of the community baseball team to which he belongs in Gypsum.
Martin is among a dozen Eagle County youths who recently received awards from the National Alliance for Youth Sports. The youths each won a SportingKid Sportsmaship Award for consistently exhibiting great sportsmanship.
The awards were a new program the National Alliance for Youth Sports launched in 2008. NAYS encouraged all of its chapters to nominate athletes for the award. All nominees received sportsmanship trophies. The National Alliance for Youth Sports gave the awards to 59 children from eight different organizations around the country.
The following is a list of local award winners who participate in WECMRD programs or programs that use WECMRD facilities. The descriptions of each child are quotes from the various coaches who filled out the nomination forms.
Baseball: Gypsum Garrett Martin, 9. “Garrett is an outstanding multi-sport athlete. His respect for the game he plays and everyone else he comes in contact with is something to be impressed with. He is one of the hardest throwing and best pitchers in the league. He is one player I would hope the other players use as a role model for integrity, fairness and sportsmanship.”
Tackle Football: Demetrius Parrish, 10. “He displays good sportsmanship with all of his teammates. He is a natural leader on and off the field. He is always the first to say ‘thank you,' ‘good job,' and ‘nice play.'”
Gymnastics: Devon Green, 10. “She had to work through big changes in the gymnastics program at the Gypsum Recreation Center. She had new teammates, new coaches, a new gym and a new program. She went out of her way to be helpful to a much younger team than she was used to. She did everything in her power to make it easier for her new team to succeed. This I believe shows her love of gymnastics, how she helps her teammates, and how she displays a respectful and helpful nature to everyone around her.'
Soccer: Harper Kaufman, 17. “With many obstacles to overcome this season, Harper worked hard to lead by example in both training sessions and game situations. She selflessly exhibits passion and enthusiasm for the sport and her team.”
Soccer: Jose Carlos Gonzalez, 12. “He is the hardest worker on the team. On and off the field he was a true leader. He worked so hard on his soccer skills he became one of our best players. Nonetheless, during the girls practices he was there for most of the sessions, helping, coaching, caring and sharing his passion for the game. He is a role model student athlete.”
Flag football: Joseph Emmer, 8. “Although Joseph wasn't our most athletic player, he was the hardest working. He listens attentively at practices and games and encouraged his teammates all the time. He never disrespected a teammate or opposing player. In fact he encouraged everyone on the field.”
Golf: Juan Rojas, 9. “He is one of the most polite kids I have ever met. He is a great competitor but always is considerate of others. He encourages everyone and is a positive influence in his school. Juan truly has a positive impact on everyone he comes in contact with.”
Lacrosse: Mac Kelsal, 12. “Mac always gives his best effort, whether it's a practice or a championship game. He always has a smile on his face — win or lose, rain or shine. He is humble and generous with his skills toward other players. Mac will play any position, no matter what the circumstances. When I'm short defensemen, I'll ask the team ‘Who will play defense for me this half?' Mac is always first to reply ‘I will coach!'”
Softball: Megan Asmussen, 12. “She is always upbeat, helpful and supportive of her teammates. When another player makes a good play, she is always one of the first to congratulate with a slap on the back or a high five. She starts and leads the cheers in the dugout for teammates when they are up to bat. She has been a joy to coach and is well respected by everyone.”
Volleyball: Remy Beveridge, 10. “She displays good sportsmanship with all of her teammates. She is a natural leader. She is always helping others without being asked to do so. She always listens and is ready to perform any one of the drills at practice. She is always dressed and on time to practice. She is a wonderful student in the classroom as well. She is very conscious of her classes, grades and attendance. She is responsible, respectful and always works hard to become better at anything she attempts.”
Basketball: Rylee Ellsworth, 11. “She always treats everyone with integrity and fairness. She displays the same qualities off the court and in the community as well. She demonstrates compassion toward other athletes who have been injured during games. She is a model of trust, honor and loyalty, and always puts her teams first.”
Youth Ice Hockey: Miles May, who died last year at the age of 7, was honored posthumously. According to coaches, “He had a true love and passion for the sport. He was loved by all of his teammates and made his coaches proud. He was eager to play with his teammates and looked forward to skating hard at every practice. He was helpful at practices and encouraged his friends on the ice.”
Titled “Model teammate,” the article details the ways Martin has displayed sportsmanship as a member of the community baseball team to which he belongs in Gypsum.
Martin is among a dozen Eagle County youths who recently received awards from the National Alliance for Youth Sports. The youths each won a SportingKid Sportsmaship Award for consistently exhibiting great sportsmanship.
The awards were a new program the National Alliance for Youth Sports launched in 2008. NAYS encouraged all of its chapters to nominate athletes for the award. All nominees received sportsmanship trophies. The National Alliance for Youth Sports gave the awards to 59 children from eight different organizations around the country.
The following is a list of local award winners who participate in WECMRD programs or programs that use WECMRD facilities. The descriptions of each child are quotes from the various coaches who filled out the nomination forms.
Baseball: Gypsum Garrett Martin, 9. “Garrett is an outstanding multi-sport athlete. His respect for the game he plays and everyone else he comes in contact with is something to be impressed with. He is one of the hardest throwing and best pitchers in the league. He is one player I would hope the other players use as a role model for integrity, fairness and sportsmanship.”
Tackle Football: Demetrius Parrish, 10. “He displays good sportsmanship with all of his teammates. He is a natural leader on and off the field. He is always the first to say ‘thank you,' ‘good job,' and ‘nice play.'”
Gymnastics: Devon Green, 10. “She had to work through big changes in the gymnastics program at the Gypsum Recreation Center. She had new teammates, new coaches, a new gym and a new program. She went out of her way to be helpful to a much younger team than she was used to. She did everything in her power to make it easier for her new team to succeed. This I believe shows her love of gymnastics, how she helps her teammates, and how she displays a respectful and helpful nature to everyone around her.'
Soccer: Harper Kaufman, 17. “With many obstacles to overcome this season, Harper worked hard to lead by example in both training sessions and game situations. She selflessly exhibits passion and enthusiasm for the sport and her team.”
Soccer: Jose Carlos Gonzalez, 12. “He is the hardest worker on the team. On and off the field he was a true leader. He worked so hard on his soccer skills he became one of our best players. Nonetheless, during the girls practices he was there for most of the sessions, helping, coaching, caring and sharing his passion for the game. He is a role model student athlete.”
Flag football: Joseph Emmer, 8. “Although Joseph wasn't our most athletic player, he was the hardest working. He listens attentively at practices and games and encouraged his teammates all the time. He never disrespected a teammate or opposing player. In fact he encouraged everyone on the field.”
Golf: Juan Rojas, 9. “He is one of the most polite kids I have ever met. He is a great competitor but always is considerate of others. He encourages everyone and is a positive influence in his school. Juan truly has a positive impact on everyone he comes in contact with.”
Lacrosse: Mac Kelsal, 12. “Mac always gives his best effort, whether it's a practice or a championship game. He always has a smile on his face — win or lose, rain or shine. He is humble and generous with his skills toward other players. Mac will play any position, no matter what the circumstances. When I'm short defensemen, I'll ask the team ‘Who will play defense for me this half?' Mac is always first to reply ‘I will coach!'”
Softball: Megan Asmussen, 12. “She is always upbeat, helpful and supportive of her teammates. When another player makes a good play, she is always one of the first to congratulate with a slap on the back or a high five. She starts and leads the cheers in the dugout for teammates when they are up to bat. She has been a joy to coach and is well respected by everyone.”
Volleyball: Remy Beveridge, 10. “She displays good sportsmanship with all of her teammates. She is a natural leader. She is always helping others without being asked to do so. She always listens and is ready to perform any one of the drills at practice. She is always dressed and on time to practice. She is a wonderful student in the classroom as well. She is very conscious of her classes, grades and attendance. She is responsible, respectful and always works hard to become better at anything she attempts.”
Basketball: Rylee Ellsworth, 11. “She always treats everyone with integrity and fairness. She displays the same qualities off the court and in the community as well. She demonstrates compassion toward other athletes who have been injured during games. She is a model of trust, honor and loyalty, and always puts her teams first.”
Youth Ice Hockey: Miles May, who died last year at the age of 7, was honored posthumously. According to coaches, “He had a true love and passion for the sport. He was loved by all of his teammates and made his coaches proud. He was eager to play with his teammates and looked forward to skating hard at every practice. He was helpful at practices and encouraged his friends on the ice.”
