The Effingham Athletic Department runs an Athlete of the Month program each month. Athletes are nominated by head coaches and then voted on by all coaches. Winners receive recognition and a Treign Athlete of the Month shirt. Nomination criteria is as follows: - Stats - Accomplishments - Character - Coachability - Leadership - Sportsmanship Maddux turned what he considered a disappointment last season into motivation, using it as fuel to train with relentless dedication over the summer—without missing a single run. That commitment is paying off in a big way. This year, he has stepped up as our number two runner, already shattering his personal record from last season and earning medals along the way. Maddux has set ambitious goals for himself, and I have no doubt he will achieve them. In my three years of coaching him, I’ve never seen him more focused, disciplined, and determined. He is a shining example to our younger athletes of what’s possible when you put in the work and believe in yourself. Even while managing a recent injury, Maddux continues to show up every day with a positive attitude, completing every workout we assign to aid his recovery and refusing to let setbacks define him. His resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment make him truly deserving of this recognition. - Coach Nancy Ervin