Athlete Spotlight

Evanie Martinez
8th Grade, 13 years old, Volleyball

Achievements: “My team and I got 2nd place for our most recent tournament.”
Hero/role model: “My parents.”
Why do you love it: “I love diving, serving and spiking the ball.”
Other Stuff: “I like traveling and hanging out with my friends.”

Simon Sisneros: 3rd Grade, 8 years old, Soccer, basketball, skiing, swimming & biking

Achievements: “Starting as goal keeper this season & doing jumps & tricks on my bike.”
Hero/role model: “My family.”
Why do you love it: “I love sports because I like being physically active, I like being on teams & making new friends & it’s awesome being outside.”
Other Stuff: “I like having fun with my family, playing games with friends & going on adventures!”

Justin Martinez
2 Years Assistant Varsity Basketball, 2 Years Assistant Varsity Football, Various Youth Sports

One-Word Description: Energetic
Coaching Philosophy: “All kids are different. Understanding each child’s mindset to gauge their strengths and weaknesses is crucial to their development. My goal as their coach is not only to develop their athletic abilities, but also to build confidence in themselves as teammates and as individuals.”
Enjoys Most: “Spending time with my family and just hanging out with them. They truly are my favorite people in the world to be around. We love watching and playing sports.”
Hobbies: “Reading about cars and trucks, being outside and trying to stay active, riding my dirtbike, oh yeah… watching sports!”