On the Field and the Court: Aaron Plays with Heart
Tell us about yourself:
Hi! I'm Aaron Parker. I live in Twin Rivers with my mom, dad, and twin sister, Allie. I am a 7th grader at River Valley Middle School. Prior to 6th grade at River Valley, I attended Woodway Elementary for Pre-K through 5th grade.
What are your favorite sports to play?
My favorite sports are soccer and basketball. This fall will be my 5th year to play for the Waco Texans Soccer Club. My main position is center back. I have also played basketball the last several years for the Waco Warriors and play point guard.
When did you start playing and why do you love it?
I started playing soccer when I was 4 at the YMCA and then played HOT soccer for several seasons. I also started playing basketball around that same time for the Midway league. With soccer, I always liked being able to run around freely and loved the feel of the ball at my feet. With basketball, I always loved the feeling when a shot falls through the hoop.
Do you have any sports role models?
My favorite soccer players are Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Phil Foden of Manchester City. My favorite basketball players are Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Favorite milestone thus far in your athletic journey?
My soccer team qualified for the Dallas Classic League and we won our bracket last fall and were able to move up to the next division in the spring.What are your future goals?
I would like to play professional soccer in the MLS. Beyond sports, I would like to be a trainer for a sports team.
***pull quote*** “Aaron has great determination. If he is learning a new skill, he will practice and practice until he has it down.” Allie Parker, Aaron's twin sister