But success doesn’t come without sacrifice.

In Grade 9, Kerr enrolled at Unionville’s Bill Crothers Secondary School, a specialized school where athletes can train while getting an education. It has meant waking at 5 a.m. each day and being out the door by 5:45 a.m. to catch a ride with her dad’s friend.

After school, she takes public transit to her three-hour practices with Glen Shields team and often doesn’t get home until 10 p.m.

“Sport comes first. I’m always busy and don’t get to do as much as an average teen, but I don’t mind it because you see the bigger picture,” she said.

At 15, she was playing with older girls in U.S. leagues, including the Florida Magic Jacks. Universities scouted her and after narrowing down her selection, she chose Ohio State.

“Coach Lori Walker is a former goalkeeper and it was pretty clear to me her experience, ethics and high standard would develop me into a better goalkeeper,” Kerr said.

She plans to minor in psychology, but added her dream is to do criminal psychology, or something with kinesiology.

Kerr hopes to land a spot on the roster for this summer’s Pan Am Games and eventually play for the women’s senior national team.