Episode 16 - Leslie Aragon - Resigning from Orangewood Academy after building one of the best Adventist programs in the country.

After 19 years at Orangewood Academy as one of the most successful Seventh-day Adventist basketball coaches in the game, Leslie resigned from his position as athletic director and head girls coach on March 22, 2024. Many in the community felt he was unjustly pushed out, resulting in more than a thousand signatures on an online petition in support of the school retaining him. Leslie shares his background growing up in the Church, attending Orangewood as a student, and how he built up such a successful athletic program over the years. He reflects on some of the accomplishments he’s most proud of, from baptisms, to college student athletes, to the successes and rankings his teams have achieved.Leslie also delves into some of the philosophical differences and specific grievances that he feels ultimately led to his departure. Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow AdventistHoops on Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventisthoops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.