Garrison Forest School junior Mia Gordon commits
to play field hockey at Miami University (Ohio)!
PLAYER NAME: Mia Gordon
GRAD CLASS: 2018
HIGH SCHOOL: Garrison Forest School (MD)
CLUB: TNT
POSITION: Midfield/Forward/Defense
COLLEGE CHOICE: Miami University (Ohio) (Division I – BIG East Conference)
MIAMI IN 2015: Finished 12-8, MAC Tournament Runner-Up – lost in the final to Kent State 3-2 in 2OT, NR in Final 2015 Coaches Poll, #27 in Final NCAA RPI Rankings
OTHER COLLEGES CONSIDERED:Â American University, Villanova University
WHAT WILL YOU MAJOR IN/STUDY? Undecided
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE MIAMI? “ I chose Miami University because it is the best fit for me. Miami has a beautiful campus, amazing facilities, strong academics, and a competitive field hockey program. I also really connected with the coaching staff and feel that they will help me grow and develop both on and off of the field. There is also great team chemistry amongst the players which is important.”
ANYONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK? “My parents for all of their love, support and encouragement. They never doubted my ability to succeed and they are my biggest cheerleaders. I would also like to thank my club coaches at TNT and my coaches at Garrison Forest School for training me, pushing me, and helping me to develop my game to the next level. I also want to thank my teammates for being supportive, making me laugh, and helping to make field hockey so much fun!”
