Athlete of The Week: Madison Coleman

Name: Madison Coleman 

Sport: Swimming

Grade: 9

Accomplishments: 

Coleman earned two third places at the District Championship Meet and dropped time in all of her events.

Coach Tom Getz Quote: 

“Maddie is one of the hardest working swimmers that I have ever coached.  She works at a very high level, day in and day out.  She is a great swimmer and a great teammate.  Her accomplishments as a freshman are well deserved and I expect bigger and better things out of her over the next few years.”


Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?

Madison Coleman: “When my best friend Lindsey Fleck asked me to do summer swim way back in 2012.”

EE: What other sports do you play?

MC: ”Softball”

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

MC: “Denver Broncos”

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

MC: Michael Phelps”

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

MC: “My dad because he always pushes me to do my best and reminds me to respect the game/sport. Whatever happens, leave it all on the field/pool.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

MC: Fall Out Boy”

EE: Favorite movie?

MC: Stand by Me

EE: Favorite food?

MC: “Primanti Bros”

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

MC: “Always put your team, first. Practice hard because what you put into it is what you’ll get out of it.”

EE: What are your future goals?

MC: “To swim at the college level.”