Athlete of the Month: Jonathan Bregel

Name: Jonathan Bregel

Age: 17

Sport: Soccer, golf, track

Position: Center midfield (soccer)

Class year: 2015

Accomplishments: Soccer State Champion; Soccer District Player of the Year; member of the All Central Florida 1st team for soccer; chosen to play on the Senior All-Star Classic Team; member of the FHSAA All-State Academic Team (which included a $1,000 scholarship); Orangewood's Male Athlete of the Year; awarded Orangewood's "Man of Valor" award for soccer; team captain for both soccer and golf varsity teams; set the school record for 800 meter in Track; National Merit Finalist; and valedictorian.

Favorite athletes: Lionel Messi (soccer) and Jordan Spieth (golf)

Hopes for the future: I would like to graduate college and go on to own my own business one day, ideally with medical technologies.

What would you like to study in college and why? I would like to study mechanical engineering with a minor in biomechanics. This will lead me to a career in designing prosthetics and medical robot technologies.

What do you like to do for fun? In my free time I enjoy playing golf. I also enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies and going bowling.

Why do you like playing soccer at Orangewood Christian? I like playing soccer at Orangewood because of the unity and relationships that are built between the players and coaches during and after the season.

Anything else you’d like to add? I would like to thank God and my parents for such a great year.