By Edwin C. Laru-an

As an athlete of Central Philippine University, Ferrer says he is grateful to be given the opportunity to play football and continue his education.

Our featured athlete for this week comes from the Football Boys and Athletics Team:

Name: Ross Alfred Ferrer
Nickname: Ross
Height: 5’6”
Grade/year: Grade 10
Team: Football Secondary Boys, Athletics
Playing Position: Wing/Forward
Coach: Marc Hermel Agriam
Hometown: Iloilo City

Achievements:
Champion WVPRISA 2020, Roxas City
Champion ILOPRISAA 2019
Champion Uday 2019
Champion (Plate) 2nd Marañon Youth Cup 2019, Sagay City
1st runner up Youth Football League (UFL) Alabang Muntinlupa
Borneo Cup
2019 Champion Thirsty Cup U15, Cebu City
1st Iloilo YFL Football Festival- 1st runner up
1st Runner Up Integrated Meet 2016
1st Runner Up Integrated Meet 2019
Champion Iloilo City Developmental Tournament 2017
Champion Ceres Cup 2015
2nd Runner up Allianz Futsal Tournament

Hobbies: Playing Call of Duty, Mobile Legends and watching movies and cleaning the house.

Favorite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo because he is a hard worker and a humble player.

Most Memorable Game:
2020 Regional PRISAA Roxas City. In the first game, we lost and in the second game after a close fight, we managed to get the win. In the third and championship game, during the first half, I was able to assist a goal and after some time we won the Championship. All of our practices and hard work have paid off.

Principle in Life:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” – Philippians 4:13

What can you say as a player of CPU Golden Lions:
I am very thankful that CPU gave me a chance to be part of their family and at the same time the opportunity to play football while studying.

Why did you choose CPU:
CPU has given me a big opportunity to study and to play football. I met a lot of new people and I continue to learn a lot in CPU.