2021 Austin Youth Fitness Athletes of the Month
Austin Youth Fitness Athlete of the Month is a showcase of the talented young men and women in our community. The power and spirit of our youth is limitless, and AYF thinks it's important to let other young athletes know what their peers are doing in the fitness community. Congratulations to the following AYF Athletes of the Month!
February Athlete of the Month
Ross Matetich is currently in kindergarten and participates in AYF's Beginner Biking Group as well as Running Club. Ross was nominated by his coaches because, "Ross always comes to AYF with a big smile, ready to run and have fun! His positive energy and joyful attitude are contagious - and he makes it fun for everyone. He is a great teammate, lifting up all the other runners in his group. We love Ross!" - Coach Alli.
Aside from biking and running, Ross participates in Parkour, baseball, and soccer. Ross also loves to fish anywhere he can, including Town Lake and in Louisiana. Ross also loves to volunteer with Generation Serve.
Ross' favorite thing about AYF's Running Club is "everything" and Biking Club it's the fun snacks at the end of the session. Ross' favorite thing about school is math and the subtraction boards at Casa Montessori. When he grows up, Ross wants to be a scientist and researcher for humans, animals, and fossils.
Congratulations to Ross for being AYF's February Athlete of the Month!
Aside from biking and running, Ross participates in Parkour, baseball, and soccer. Ross also loves to fish anywhere he can, including Town Lake and in Louisiana. Ross also loves to volunteer with Generation Serve.
Ross' favorite thing about AYF's Running Club is "everything" and Biking Club it's the fun snacks at the end of the session. Ross' favorite thing about school is math and the subtraction boards at Casa Montessori. When he grows up, Ross wants to be a scientist and researcher for humans, animals, and fossils.
Congratulations to Ross for being AYF's February Athlete of the Month!
January Athlete of the Month
Lauren Brooking is currently in 4th grade and participates in AYF's Cycle the City Camps. Lauren was nominated by her coaches because, "Lauren is a delight! She progressed quickly from beginner biking to riding with our advanced groups because of her amazing work ethic and positive attitude. And sharing her positivity, and a sincere kindness and thoughtfulness toward both coaches and peers, Lauren is a great teammate and friend, making AYF even more fun and a wonderful experience for everyone! We love having Lauren in AYF!" - Coach Alli.
Aside from biking, Lauren participates in Hip Hop Dance at Tarrytown Dance and tumbling at Champions Gymnastics. She also enjoys being silly in her free time.
Lauren's favorite thing about AYF Camps are the big groups, as she likes people and to socialize! Lauren's favorite thing about school is reading long books and social studies is her favorite subject. When she grows up, Lauren wants to be a baker on the weekends and a lawyer during the week.
Congratulations to Lauren for being AYF's January Athlete of the Month!
Aside from biking, Lauren participates in Hip Hop Dance at Tarrytown Dance and tumbling at Champions Gymnastics. She also enjoys being silly in her free time.
Lauren's favorite thing about AYF Camps are the big groups, as she likes people and to socialize! Lauren's favorite thing about school is reading long books and social studies is her favorite subject. When she grows up, Lauren wants to be a baker on the weekends and a lawyer during the week.
Congratulations to Lauren for being AYF's January Athlete of the Month!