The Gatorade State Player of the Year award winners are evaluated and selected on the basis of three criteria:
1) Athletic Excellence – Standout performance in their respective sport made at the high school, club, national or international levels of competition.
2) Academic Achievement – Review of GPA and class rank, as well as SAT and ACT scores, and academic honors distinctions.
3)Exemplary Character – Commitment to sportsmanship, character and community through membership and participation in positive activities.
One Winner from is selected from each of the twelve sports chosen by Gatorade!! These 12 sports include: Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross County, Football, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s Track and Field, Women’s Track and Field and Volleyball.
