University of Tennessee Athletics
Reeves-Maybin Wins Hammer Strength Award
June 05, 2015 | Football
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee rising junior Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been named a Hammer Strength All-American for 2015. The Hammer Strength, in partnership with the CSCCa, developed the Hammer Strength All American Athlete Award to recognize the most outstanding college athletes who exemplify the best of what it takes, on and off the field, to become an elite athlete.
"Jalen is a very tough and competitive football player that brings a intense energy and focus to every workout and practice," said Director of Strength & Conditioning Dave Lawson. "He is developing into a solid leader in our program because of his consistent hard work and tough competitive play on the field. He is a good example how working hard off the field can translate to maximizing performance on the field. He has a great understanding of the system and more importantly, how it applies to playing football at Tennessee. We are proud that he is able to represent our program and the state of Tennessee with this award."
Athletes to be considered for this award are characterized by intensity, consistency of purpose, achievement, and teamwork. These athletes are superior performers on the field/court who exemplify the best of what it takes to become fierce competitors. They exhibit tremendous work ethic and leadership skills. They motivate their teammates to excel and perform at their best. Leaders by example, these student athletes have strong academic standing and exhibit good sportsmanship. They are dedicated to their sport--tireless workers in pursuit of excellence--translating everything they accomplish, be it in the strength and conditioning arena or the classroom, to performance on the field/court.
