Amherst College Athletics

Collegiate Accomplishments

• TBA

Prep Accolades

• Coaches Award recipient in field hockey as a senior
• Field hockey co-captain as a senior
• Also competed in track and field; advanced to the district competition in the long and triple jumps
• Graphic design award winner
• Gifted student program member
• Volunteer for the Right Stuff Program and the Angel Tree Program

Personal

• Daughter of Lisa and Joseph Ford
• Born in Norfolk, Virginia
• Has one sister, Jasmyne
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "Funny, quirky, energetic, smiley, outgoing, adventurous"
• Member of the Salvation Army and the Angel Tree Helper organization
• Enjoys listening to all types of music and spending vacation time at Walt Disney World
• A fan of the New York Yankees, Olympic skater Apollo Ohno, and actor Johnny Depp
• Favorites include the "Twilight" book series, the movie "The Hangover," the the TV series "Trueblood"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Playing the games, team bonding, and traveling."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "Defensive skills and driving the end line."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to work hard every practice and challenge myself and my teammates."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "The Real World, to be able to go to another city and experience being completely on my own, with complete strangers. It would be an awesome experience."
• People might be surprised to know: "I have a slight phobia of bubbles."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Always do what your heart desires and work hard at achieving it" --Mom