Looking back ten years to the 2010 volleyball team, we caught up with Sarah Ford to talk about her time at Alabama Christian and what she is doing these days. The 2010 team finished 24-16 and advanced to the Elite Eight in the state playoffs. As a junior, Sarah led the team in aces and assists for the season and was second in kills. She also finished her career with the most aces in school history and ranks third all time in assists.
What year did you graduate from Alabama Christian? 2012
What grades did you attend at Alabama Christian? 10th-12th
What is your favorite memory of Alabama Christian? I don’t remember what the occasion was, but Mr. (Paul) Fisher was wearing an ostrich costume. It made it look like he was riding the ostrich. It was hilarious and he kept acting like the ostrich was trying to attack people.
What is your favorite volleyball memory? Probably my senior year (2011), we won a ton of tournaments and we were all really close.
Who took you under their wing when you joined the varsity team? Bridget Barker was awesome! She was so nice to me and tried to include me on a lot of things.
Who was your most memorable teammate? Shelby Traff, not only was she a great player, but she was always doing something funny/crazy. She’d wear her hair in pigtails or be trying to learn a new dance. Never a dull moment with her.
What teacher/coach had the most influence on you? That one is easy, Coach (Manuel) Guice. My first year we sort of butted heads, but after that we got really close. He was someone I constantly went to for advice and help, not just in volleyball situations. We still keep in touch!
Did you continue playing volleyball after high school? I did! I played at Faulkner for 4 years.
Where do you currently live? Jackson, Mississippi
What do you do for a living? I’m the assistant volleyball coach at Millsaps College, a NCAA Division 3 school.
Rapid Fire
Favorite Food: Shrimp tacos
Pet Peeve: Tags sticking out of people’s shirts
Person I'd most like to meet: Karch Kiraly or Kerri Walsh Jennings
Ride or Drive: Ride
Alabama or Auburn (or other): Neither. I’m a weirdo Tennessee fan. Thanks dad!