Get to Know U: Erin Ford
Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricane Track & Field family.
After learning about freshman sprinter Caroyln Brown in the first edition of Get To Know U, the latest edition of Get To Know U introduces @MiamiTrack freshman sprinter Erin Ford..
Name: Erin Ford
Hometown: Royal Palm Beach, Florida
High School: FLVS (Royal Palm Beach HS)
Major: Athletic Training
Five Questions
Q: What has your time at Miami been like so far?
A: Being at Miami has been hectic, but enjoyable.
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: My favorite part of being a Cane has been interacting with my teammates and starting to work out.
Q: Has anyone taken you under their wing, shown you around and helped with your transition to college? If so, who, and how have they helped you adjust?
A: Dakota (Dailey-Harris), Jaalen (Jones), TeQuille (Jackson) and Stefani (Kerrison) have all helped with my adjustment just by talking to me and making me feel comfortable.
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you arrived?
A: The biggest adjustment for me has been waking up early, plus barely getting a break throughout the day.
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A: I’m most excited about finally working toward what I want to do as a career. Obviously in elementary, middle, and high school, everyone takes the same core classes. But now my education will be pointed in a specific direction to fulfill my goals.
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I committed to Miami over other schools because: of the strong coaching staff and how supportive the team was of each other when I came on my visit. Miami also offered my major and it is close to home.
When I think of Miami track and field, I think of: FAMILY
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: being around people with the same passion and drive as me. We’re all working toward a common goal: Success.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: Unified
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: it’s a bit bigger than Royal Palm Beach.
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: sitting in a classroom. I had to readjust to that after being homeschooled for three years.
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: sure of my decision and excited.
I love track and field because: God has given me this talent, so I’m going to utilize it to the best of my ability.
My favorite moment in my track and field career was: Nationals in 9th grade and nationals 11th grade.
Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Allyson Felix
Favorite Candy: Twix
Favorite Movie: Anything scary
Favorite TV Show: Anything on lifetime or LMN
My first pets were: dogs
My favorite place on campus is: my dorm room
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Lauryn Williams
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Texas
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: any island
In my spare time, I like to: relax…alone, go to the beach, workout, dance in my room…alone.
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: track
My nickname is: Turbo
