Four members of the University of Maryland's track and field teams have been recognized with College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors. The recipients include three women鈥擱ose Coats, Maya Valmon, and Jennessa Wolfe鈥攁nd one man, Fin Essley. This award reflects their excellence in athletics and academics, and the Academic All-District selections may advance to the Academic All-America ballot. The final Academic All-America teams will be announced in mid-July 2026.

By the Numbers
  • Three women and one man from Maryland cross country and track and field earned Academic All-District honors.
  • Six-time All-American Maya Valmon has been recognized in the Academic All-District honors across three years (2023, 2025, 2026).
State of Play
  • Honorees were selected based on their performance in both academics and athletics.
  • The selection process aims to highlight top student-athletes across various divisions.
What's Next

The selected athletes will aim to secure spots on the Academic All-America teams announced on July 14 and 15, 2026. Additionally, continued academic and athletic performance may lead to further recognition and opportunities for these student-athletes.

Bottom Line

This recognition underscores Maryland's commitment to excellence in both athletics and academics, showcasing the talents of their student-athletes in competitive sports while maintaining high academic standards.