Mike Hearns and Ron Basile Southern Connecticut State University Soccer teammates (1981)
By Kenia Marrero Fuentes
Florida Soccer Scene Now Magazine
Florida Soccer Scene Now (FSSN) How exactly was it that Ron Basile became a part of Quest Soccer Camps?
Quest Soccer Camp Director Jason Aquila (JA) "Myself and Mike Hearns are both the founders and directors of the Quest Soccer Camp. Mike and Ron were teammates at Southern Connecticut State University from 1980 on to 1984. Southern Connecticut State University has a stellar reputation that has gone on for nearly 30 years continuously. It is a great college soccer program. The list of Southern Connecticut players, and players who are now coaches, is beyond impressive. Now with Ron rejoining up with Mike, we feel that the Quest Soccer Camps just took a quantum leap."
FSSN: Can you elaborate more about these teammates of Mike and Ron Basile?
JA: "Its overwhelming. Almost too hard to document. University of Connecticut Head Men's Soccer Coach Ray Reid, as well as assistant coach John Deeley. The University of Bridgeport Head Men's Soccer Coach Brian Quinn, Fairfield University Women's Head Soccer Coach Jim O'Brien, The Citadel Women's Head Soccer Coach Bob Winch, Former MLS champions The Kansas City Wizards Coach Brian Bliss , I truly lose track sometimes. Mike or Ron should probably be answering this question because they know more than I but from the top of my head those names come to mind.
FSSN: How did Ron Basile become a part of Quest Soccer Camps?
JA: "Ron was looking to further his already notable soccer experiences in the soccer camp world and he contacted Mike and here we are about to embark on a dual trip of talent and expansion.
FSSN: What can you tell us about Ron Basile?
JA: Ron Basile is still the all time leading scorer at Southern Connecticut State University, that's a record that has held for over 25 years. When you think of all the national tournaments and national championships won by that program, coupled with the players who have come out of that program, advancements in shoe design, turf technology, nutrition information, strength and conditioning advances, and so on it is amazing that he scored as many goals as he did and how it has stood the test of time. Ron played professionally in Belgium as well as Haiti and was a continual All New England, All American, and All Region player. He was selected for the then named "Iron Horse Award" which is awarded to the best high school player in New York.
FSSN: What do you see in the future for Quest Soccer Camps?
JA: "In the short run we foresee continual expansion, but we also see in the long run that expansion to be moderated and directed by our outstanding staff like Tim Shea, Donna Holyman, and now Ron Basile. Innovative, quality fused soccer mixed with fun and educational approaches to the world's game with some of the best current and former players we can get."
FSSN: Sounds like you have a winning combination
JA:"In more ways than one."
FSSN: "Thank you Jason and we hope to see more of Quest Soccer Camps in the future.
JA: "Thank you and we'll be looking for you."
Quest Soccer Camp, South Florida's largest and oldest Soccer Camp
Florida Soccer Scene Now (FSSN) How exactly was it that Ron Basile became a part of Quest Soccer Camps?
Quest Soccer Camp Director Jason Aquila (JA) "Myself and Mike Hearns are both the founders and directors of the Quest Soccer Camp. Mike and Ron were teammates at Southern Connecticut State University from 1980 on to 1984. Southern Connecticut State University has a stellar reputation that has gone on for nearly 30 years continuously. It is a great college soccer program. The list of Southern Connecticut players, and players who are now coaches, is beyond impressive. Now with Ron rejoining up with Mike, we feel that the Quest Soccer Camps just took a quantum leap."
FSSN: Can you elaborate more about these teammates of Mike and Ron Basile?
JA: "Its overwhelming. Almost too hard to document. University of Connecticut Head Men's Soccer Coach Ray Reid, as well as assistant coach John Deeley. The University of Bridgeport Head Men's Soccer Coach Brian Quinn, Fairfield University Women's Head Soccer Coach Jim O'Brien, The Citadel Women's Head Soccer Coach Bob Winch, Former MLS champions The Kansas City Wizards Coach Brian Bliss , I truly lose track sometimes. Mike or Ron should probably be answering this question because they know more than I but from the top of my head those names come to mind.
FSSN: How did Ron Basile become a part of Quest Soccer Camps?
JA: "Ron was looking to further his already notable soccer experiences in the soccer camp world and he contacted Mike and here we are about to embark on a dual trip of talent and expansion.
FSSN: What can you tell us about Ron Basile?
JA: Ron Basile is still the all time leading scorer at Southern Connecticut State University, that's a record that has held for over 25 years. When you think of all the national tournaments and national championships won by that program, coupled with the players who have come out of that program, advancements in shoe design, turf technology, nutrition information, strength and conditioning advances, and so on it is amazing that he scored as many goals as he did and how it has stood the test of time. Ron played professionally in Belgium as well as Haiti and was a continual All New England, All American, and All Region player. He was selected for the then named "Iron Horse Award" which is awarded to the best high school player in New York.
FSSN: What do you see in the future for Quest Soccer Camps?
JA: "In the short run we foresee continual expansion, but we also see in the long run that expansion to be moderated and directed by our outstanding staff like Tim Shea, Donna Holyman, and now Ron Basile. Innovative, quality fused soccer mixed with fun and educational approaches to the world's game with some of the best current and former players we can get."
FSSN: Sounds like you have a winning combination
JA:"In more ways than one."
FSSN: "Thank you Jason and we hope to see more of Quest Soccer Camps in the future.
JA: "Thank you and we'll be looking for you."
Quest Soccer Camp, South Florida's largest and oldest Soccer Camp
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