Brian Ogilvie: From a Young O’Dea Freshman to an O’Dea Alum

Brian Ogilvie, was part of the class 1989. And credits the environment of O'Dea with helping become the man he is. Not only did he get to experience Odea through his eyes but also his sons.

Competing with his classmates and friends helped him improve as football player.

“I was always fighting for a spot between me and my friends and I thinks that’s what would really push me the most with football,” he said.

As you could hear from that, his friends and coaches really motivated him. He mainly played running back and a little bit of linebacker. Not only did his classmates motivate him but also his parents.

“When my mom and dad would come to my games it felt like all eyes were watching me on the field and I just wanted to play my all for them”.

Ogilvie had lots of respect for his parents because he knew going to O’Dea was a privilege and was very thankful his parents sent him there.

One game stood out to Ogilvie in which his whole family had come, and he was playing against Seattle prep. He said he felt nervous and a bit too anxious and ran the ball on the first play and fumbled.

“I remember feeling so embarrassed after that play with my whole entire family seeing what just happened. But I got over it as quick as I could and just moved on to the next play,” he said.

It showed that you have to learn from your mistakes and not give up. A couple plays go by, and they chose another run play to him.

He took this as a second chance to shine. Then he ran the ball and beat all the defenders and ran it all the way back for a touchdown.

“From the endzone I could see my mom smiling at me”.

That really meant a lot to him and just shows how much his parents and family mean to him. Ogilvie graduated in 1989 and did not continue playing football.

He now works for King County appraising houses which he has done for around 20 years and very much enjoys.

“O’Dea has taught me so many things I never could have thought I would be able to learn about especially brotherhood.”

Brian still hangs out with some of his old classmates every once and a while too. This is just more proof O’Dea brotherhood doesn’t ever break even after more than nearly 30 years later.

Brian Is on the bottom row second to the left.