A Front Runner From U.C.L.A. for the Outland and Lombardi Trophy
private school,” remembered Jonathan. “I didn’t want to go.
AU my friends went to a public school but it was great once | got there. I’m glad they sent me.”
Education is important in the Ogden family. Jonathan’s father is an investment banker and his mother is a consultant. college educated. They decided to send Jonathan to St. Alban, a predominantly white school in the Northwest part of Washington, D.C.. Jonathan’s “little” brother, Marques, 6-2 240 pounds, a sophomore football player, also attends a private school.
“Drugs were minimal at high school, but just like other schools, alcohol was everywhere. My parents helped me stay away from bad influences. T recognized as early as the 9th grade that I had an opportunity in sports.” Jonathan, as a sophomore, went from 6-2 to 6-7 and remembers 365 pounds). “I got heavier living at home,” now changed my eating habits, I try to eat better food and not overeat.” to play football and throw. both sports,” said Jonathan. ping 63-1 and a 186-10 in the Discus. great track and great football.
High School in Washington, D.C.
BR. i, JONATHAN OGDEN - UCLA OUTLAND TROPHY CANDIDATE << Jonathan Ogden is a unique athlete in two respects: 1) He was born with more talent than most athletes can train for in a lifetime.
2) He chose to improve those talents rather than just slide by. Weighing 296 pounds as a freshman, Jonathan has put on 16 pounds, now tipping the scales at 312 pounds, 12% of which is body fat. The bulk of off season training for Jonathan, was accomplished with the UCLA Track team, where he participated in the shot put. Six to seven weeks prior to Fall Camp, Jonathan works with the remainder of the football team, refining his off season strength gains. Power development and conditioning are the primary goals of this training cycle.
Simply put, Jonathan took advantage of the resources available, to hone his physical attributes. He is in fact, “Bigger, Stronger, and Faster,” and will continue to dominate opponents for many years to come. Jon is a classic example of an elite athlete training hard to improve his God given talents, rather than wasting those talents away. Phil Frye: UCLA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 1/2.
Jon’s Bench of of 385 Pounds helped him become a Pre-Season All-American. wide as one of the elite track coaches in his events. It seems Jonathan and UCLA fit together perfectly. Coach Venegas beams when the subject of Jonathan arises. “Jonathan is one of my pride and joys. When football ends, he goes 100% in track. That means no football meetings or spring practice. When football starts, I leave him alone.” Jonathan believes the most important lift for his shot put is Squats. “That’s where you get all your power from and that’s the lower body.
Jon Power Cleans 330 pounds !
JONATHAN OGDEN - UCLA OUTLAND TROPHY CANDIDATE 4 entire season. Jonathan was named first-team All-PAC10 by the league’s coaches and third-team AllAmerican honors and is now consid- Championships in the shot put. compared to a 6’0” athlete. His power cleans usually travel will work itself out.” turned serious. clocked at 4.9 in the 40 yd. ance and coordination. want to lose. It’s me against the bar.
Pro’s. path of success.” tle.” Jonathan did not red shirt and so he is on schedule to graduate in four years and two quarters. “I will have to come back between pro-football superstar.
Economics Major. Jonathan has been a starting offensive lineman since midway through his true freshman season which earned him Freshman AllAmerican honors. As a sophomore, embarrassing. It sent the wrong message to everyone when he was lems. They are complex problems. so. can.” he was selected second-team Sophomore All-American. Last year Jonathan allowed just one quar- Jonathan Ogden is a giant ofa man with a giant heart. We thank POSSIDIE. 0... ceseeseseeceteseeseeeneeneened a
From BFS Magazine — Winter 1995. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
