Loudoun Valley HS sports and football star Quentin Ogren all-around leader, academic, and take-no-prisoners tackle

By Andrea Gaines

At six-two, he is just over 230 lbs. of determination, grit, and smarts.

Playing in the NFL, he told us, would be “a dream come true.”

But, he’s got way bigger plans than that. Way bigger plans.

Like working with kids. Establishing himself as a super personal trainer and businessman. And, who knows.  Saving the world one day.

There is something really, really special in this Loudoun Valley High School graduate turned 20-year-old life-philosopher.  My, my, my.  What an exemplary human being.

Moving on up

Ogren was part of Loudoun Valley High School’s class of 2018.  

He is due to graduate from Muhlenberg College in PA in 2022. The college is located in Allentown.

Ogren’s academic and sports-related stats are impressive, as Muhlenberg’s website attests.

Career football highlights include 7 tackles against MIT in 2019, three of which were solo tackles. In 2019 he played in every game as a reserve defensive end.  That year he recorded a total of 16 tackles, including tackles in postseason play. He also had “sacks” in wins against nationally-ranked Susquehanna and Salisbury.

Both 2018 and 2019 were great years for the young man. In 2019, his team reached the final four. In 2018 the team was ranked as one of the elite eight. Muhlenberg lists him also on the Centennial Conference Honor Roll for the years 2019 and 2020.

Ogren was a two-year football captain at Valley High School.  He also played linebacker, defensive end and fullback, lettering for two years in lacrosse, and also playing basketball.

All this for a young guy born in 1999, with a double major in business administration and economics. He has made the Dean’s List for six semesters.

A really remarkable young man

Social media and the internet provide young people today with lots of ways to express themselves, and talk about their plans for their life. Quentin’s comments are really insightful.

Ogren said this about his short-term plans: “Looking into the more near future, I plan on successfully graduating college and fulfilling my double major course requirements in order to earn my Muhlenberg College degree. 

“While this is taking place, I plan on establishing myself as a Personal Fitness Trainer further, as I continue to pursue additional certifications such as Youth Fitness Specialist Certification, Athletic Development Certification, Dietician Certification … through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and/or the American Council on Exercise.

“Acquiring additional fitness certifications and a degree in Business and Economics will open doorways for my career interests …”

As for long term plans, Ogren said, “As I look into the deeper future, I find myself hoping for a job containing meaning to both myself and others, as well as being in a profession I enjoy … I must work diligently now, and be mindful of each and every connection I make … ”

Gushing parents – “look out, world”

We asked Quentin’s parents how they felt about their son’s football success, and they said, “We are just unbelievably proud of what he has been able to accomplish. He has been a hard worker since before he was even in high school; his motivation, drive, and ability to just keep working is amazing.

“He overcame injury in his sophomore year, and had a COVID year off; in spite of that he came back better, stronger, and faster.

“His leadership on the field led to him being one of their captains, and his hard work led to his accolades both on and off the field.

“It’s not just the football aspect that we are proud of; it’s that he has succeeded in the classroom and in his life as well. When he got accepted to Muhlenberg, none of us realized what a top-notch program it was, and truly the family that it is. He has grown with the team, his coaches, and the school.”

We’d say that Quentin’s most outstanding achievement, continued these proud parents is “making the academic honor roll every semester, while excelling in his chosen sport.

“It’s hard not to gush about your own child,” said his parents.  “But, he is an amazing young man with a very bright future ahead. Whatever he puts his mind and energy towards, he will be successful with. It’s not just his drive and effort; he is a natural leader with fantastic people skills, and he is getting a double major in business and economics. Look out world.”

From another adult who knows

Nate Milne, Head Football Coach at Muhlenberg College is equally enthusiastic about this remarkable football player.

Milne said. “What our staff really enjoys about Quentin is his consistency. 

Preparing for the next game, “He practices very hard,” continued the coach.

“… and that speed shows up on Saturday as well.

“When his teammates see how hard he practices they know they better practice at their highest level as well. He’s a tremendous leader, and people want to connect with him off of the field as well.”