The 2023 Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards Show honored 34 outstanding athletes and coaches in the region. Guest speaker Ian Desmond, a former Sarasota High School and Major League Baseball star, highlighted the achievements of the winners. Riverview's Susan Lowther was named Girls Athlete of the Year, having repeated as champion and setting records in track and field and lacrosse.
Cardinal Mooney's Carson Beach won Boys Athlete of the Year, leading his team to their first state football title since 1972 with impressive rushing and scoring statistics. The awards show is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards Program... the largest recognition program of its kind.
Cardinal Mooney's Carson Beach won Boys Athlete of the Year, leading his team to their first state football title since 1972 with impressive rushing and scoring statistics. The awards show is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards Program... the largest recognition program of its kind.
Reference: Found here • Recognition of top athletes and teams in the area, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence
• Inspirational speeches from guest speakers like Ian Desmond, boosting the morale and motivation of young athletes
• A platform for athletes to share their accomplishments and be acknowledged by their peers and community
• Potential to spark a sense of pride and school spirit among students and staff
• Opportunity for students to network and build connections with other athletes and coaches
• Encouragement of good sportsmanship and fair play, promoting a positive atmosphere in sports competitions Cons:
• Limited attention given to athletes who may not have won awards, potentially demotivating them
• Pressure and stress on athletes to perform well, leading to anxiety and burnout
• Expense and resources required to host the event... which may divert funds from other school programs
• Possibility of biased judging or favoritism in award selection
• Limited reach and impact of the awards, potentially neglecting athletes from smaller schools or underrepresented communities
• Overemphasis on individual achievements... neglecting the importance of teamwork and team sports ← →
• Inspirational speeches from guest speakers like Ian Desmond, boosting the morale and motivation of young athletes
• A platform for athletes to share their accomplishments and be acknowledged by their peers and community
• Potential to spark a sense of pride and school spirit among students and staff
• Opportunity for students to network and build connections with other athletes and coaches
• Encouragement of good sportsmanship and fair play, promoting a positive atmosphere in sports competitions Cons:
• Limited attention given to athletes who may not have won awards, potentially demotivating them
• Pressure and stress on athletes to perform well, leading to anxiety and burnout
• Expense and resources required to host the event... which may divert funds from other school programs
• Possibility of biased judging or favoritism in award selection
• Limited reach and impact of the awards, potentially neglecting athletes from smaller schools or underrepresented communities
• Overemphasis on individual achievements... neglecting the importance of teamwork and team sports ← →
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SARASOTA – Friday night was a night for Sarasota and Manatee athletes and coaches as 34 awards were handed out at the Sarasota-Manatee High School Sports Awards Show. The show, which featured former Sarasota High School and Major League Baseball star Ian Desmond as guest speaker, is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards Program, the largest high-school sports recognition program in the country.○○○○○○○
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