The Ohio Crossover Athletics Most Improved Player Award is given to a player who has made significant strides in his game from the beginning of the AAU season to the end. These improvements are not only based on statistics, but also include the player's mental approach, intensity, and will to win that he brings to each and every game. I am proud to announce that the winner of the 2013 OCA 9th Grade Most Improved Player Award is Ryan Boldt from Anderson High School.

Ryan is a great example of having the attitude of being average is not acceptable. At the beginning of the season Ryan was a backup post player on our team. Each week in practice Ryan was determined to get better. He improved in all facets of the game and became a starter. Ryan's improvement throughout the spring should be used as an example of how PLAYERS, not coaches determine their status on the team. Congratulations Ryan!