Athlete of the Issue: Jordan Reid-Strachan

image by: Lucy Wang '28

Jordan Reid-Strachan ‘26, an offensive lineman for the Middlesex football program, became a Zebra in 2024 as a new junior. Despite an unflattering 2023 season record and Jordan’s resulting hesitance to join the program, Jordan was ultimately drawn to Middlesex by “the vision Coach Woody had for the program.” Jordan describes being “moved” by his initial communications with Coach Woody that compelled him to take the risk and join the Middlesex community. 

In Jordan’s one season of playing for Coach Woody, Jordan immensely impacted both the on-field success of the team and the team culture. In just one season, Middlesex football turned a losing record of 2-6 into an impressive 7-2 season culminating in the Joe Lang bowl coming home. It is no coincidence that this turnaround occurred in Jordan’s first season with Middlesex football. 

Jordan best describes his role on the offensive line as the “protector of his quarterback, Luke Felago.” Jordan sacrifices his body absorbing hit after hit for the sake of his team’s success. Jordan is the ultimate team player; although he may not live in the spotlight scoring three touchdowns a game, his passion, grit, and skill are of paramount importance to the growing success of Middlesex football. When asked about how the football team managed such sudden improvement, senior captain Luke Felago said the offensive line was "undoubtedly a key ingredient,” and Jordan is undoubtedly a key ingredient of the offensive line. 

As the 2025 season commences, Jordan proudly exclaims his ultimate goal: “ANOTHER RING!!!” Importantly, Jordan does not merely suggest this goal as a fantasy, but rather, he has the mindset and grit to make it a reality, and he believes his teammates do, too. Jordan notes a few valuable new players, Mekhi Eady, Nathan Keeler, and Roark Lick, who will contribute to the future success of the program, but perhaps most crucial to the team’s future success is their camaraderie. Jordan can “CONFIDENTLY say [MX football has] the best atmosphere of all teams at MX.” Despite the many challenges that will inevitably arise in a season of football, the Middlesex football players are dedicated to each other, Coach Woody, and the game. Jordan believes this culture to be the best part of playing football for Middlesex. Jordan’s signature chant, “What a Wonderful Day” symbolizes not only the team’s commitment to “BUSINESS,” as Jordan describes, but Jordan’s key contribution to cultivating this culture of positivity and buy-in from all the guys. 

Jordan is beloved by his teammates and coaches’ alike not only for his passion and grit on the field, but for his incessant desire to protect those about whom he cares deeply. Jordan himself explains how the “protector ideal” of his role on the offensive line has informed his character off the field. Jordan is reliable, selfless, passionate, talented, and as senior captain Luke Felago states, “someone you’d want a hug from.” Middlesex Football is lucky to have Jordan on their side of the line, and the entire Middlesex community is looking forward to cheering on Jordan and his teammates as they chase a NEPSAC championship. 

Avery Green ‘26