2 Years Varsity Letter Earner
Starter for Varsity as a sophomore. Made significant contributions to Varsity as a freshman.
Class of 2028
Sage Ford
I love science, problem-solving, and helping others. My goal is to combine my academic drive with my passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
- Soccer Club: Pride SC 2010, Columbus, OH
- Position: Outside Back and Holding Mid
- Jersey Number: Club #34 & HS #20
- Intended Major/Career: Pre-Medicine & OB/GYN
- GPA: 4.1 Weighted, 3.9 Unweighted
- Class Rank: 11th out of 476
Club CoachTrevor NelsonTjn61582@aol.com614-843-4020
Former Club and HS CoachErin BlountBlountPDC.LLC@gmail.com614-554-8812
Sage FordForm Contact614-620-4204
About Me
Meet Sage
I’m Sage Ford, a student-athlete with a passion for soccer, academics, and making a difference both on and off the field. I am currently a freshman at Grove City High School in Central Ohio, playing for Pride Soccer Club. I have been playing soccer since I was four years old, and over the years, I have developed into a hardworking, tenacious defender with strong leadership qualities.
Beyond soccer, I am dedicated to excelling academically, carrying a 4.1 weighted GPA while taking advanced coursework. My ultimate goal is to pursue a pre-med track and become an OB/GYN. I am currently working toward playing soccer in college while continuing my academic journey at a school that values both excellence and community.
My passion project has been focused on improving how students connect with nonprofit volunteer opportunities. By reaching out to students, teachers, counselors, and nonprofit organizations, and by creating surveys to identify barriers on both sides, I have been gathering and analyzing feedback to develop a proposal for a potential app designed to make volunteer engagement more practical, accessible, and impactful.
Soccer Bio
- Current Team
- Pride SC 2010 (Coach Trevor Nelson)
- High School
- Grove City High School, Grove City, Ohio
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership & teamwork
- high soccer IQ & disciplined defending
- relentless work ethic & coachability
- passion for servant leadership
Fun fact: I have had the opportunity to play for Coach Erin (Taylor) Blount for several years. As a Hall of Fame defender from the University of Maryland, former ACC Player of the Year, U.S. National Team pool player, and former Ohio State assistant coach, she has had a profound influence on my game.
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Achievements
High School Highlights
Defensive specialist with a strong tactical understanding.
2025 Division 1 Regional Runner Up
Key part of a defense that posted 9 shutouts and allowed just one goal in 3 additional games.
JV Team Captain as a Freshman
Voted on by teammates
Nash Award Winner
Given by Coaches to one player in place of offensive and defensive awards or MVPs and Most Improved Players
2024 JV OCC League Champs
Only 4 goals scored on us all season
Club Soccer National Premier League
Starting on a top team in the Midwest
"This season's Nash Award recipient is a player who embodies the qualities of a great teammate and because of this, has the trust of her teammates. At practices you could constantly hear her acknowledging her teammates when they did something well and encouraging them through difficult times. From her first day in the weight room she was not afraid to speak up. Throughout the season she was explicit, direct, firm, and caring in addressing her teammates when we knew we could be doing better. Without prompting from the coaches, this player initiated high fives between reps and picked teammates up after a tough fitness session. She was the first to grab a goal or carry equipment after practice, even if it was not her week to help. She is always willing to step up for her teammates. To quote Steve Nash, “I think the measure of a person’s life is the effect they have on others.” Her effort and encouraging attitude are contagious to those around her. She is by nature, a great teammate and an inspiring leader. This year's Grove City Girls Soccer Nash Award recipient is freshman Sage Ford."
Academic Highlights
GPA: 4.1 (Weighted)
Coursework: Advanced Algebra II, Advanced Biology, Advanced English, Advanced Chemistry, College history courses
Intended College Major: Pre-Med (Aspiring OB/GYN)
Extracurriculars
- Currently spearheading a project to connect high school students to meaningful volunteer opportunities with local organizations
- Key Club
- Volunteer soccer trainer
- Volunteer in area schools
- I enjoy traveling with my family throughout the world. I’ve had the opportunity to visit 27 states and 16 countries to places such as Japan, Thailand, Costa Rica, and throughout Europe.
“Sage is an incredible young woman with a curious and beautiful mind. She embraces challenges, thoughtfully considers every decision, and creates deeply meaningful work. Sage’s genuine sense of wonder, her passion for soccer, art, and the natural world, enrich the lives of everyone around her.”
Speech from one of my teachers for a 2026 GCHS Night of Honor Award
