The Warrior Weekly is introducing a new feature: the OCP Athlete of the Week. This week we chose our very own Aaron Bass because he demonstrates everything an OCP Warrior stands for. Aaron moved to America from England in the summer of 2017, when his family decided to relocate for a new opportunity. He played soccer for OCP last year after clearing up some eligibility issues, and will play this year as well.
Aaron is grateful for the opportunity to play soccer for OCP because there was a time that he believed he might never be able to play high school soccer in America. The FHSAA claimed he had already graduated high school, due to some paperwork mix-ups that occurred during the move from England. Aaron and his family had to make many phone calls back to his old school in England, trying to get paperwork sent over to prove he had not yet graduated and still had two remaining years of eligibility. After a court hearing, during which he sat down with his father and coach Treig, he finally got the eligibility he sought. The FHSAA board voted 7 to 2 that Aaron could play sports in the FHSAA. His perseverance and strong will display the perfect characteristics of an OCP Warrior.
Aaron is a devoted soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City Soccer Club as a central defensive midfielder. Aaron also plays baseball as a center fielder and pinch runner. He is a very talented athlete who is known to carry himself to a high standard. After high school, he plans to probably return to England to play soccer in college, and is considering the University of Northampton.
We look forward to the start of OCP’s soccer season this year, and to how far our Warriors can go together!
