2015 Women's Volleyball Roster
Biography
GENERAL:
- Canadian talent who is poised to make an immediate impact
- Can play outside or right side and is mature beyond her years
- Expected to be one of top blockers on team as well as she adjusts to college game
BEFORE SIENA:
- Representing Team Ontario in the 2015 Canadian Summer Games
- Led Eden High School to the OFSAA (Ontario Championships) AA Championship in 2014, and was named team MVP in 2013 and 2014
- Played club volleyball for the Halton Hurricanes, the top club team in Ontario, guiding the squad to the 16U Provincial Championship
- Prior to fully committing to the hardwood, Taylor excelled in the sand, winning the 14U Canadian National Beach Volleyball Championships
PERSONAL/COMMUNITY:
- Daughter of Roger and Carrie Taylor
- Has two older sisters, Lisa and Sarah
- Also lettered in basketball (five years), and soccer (four years) in high school
- Chose Siena because she liked the campus, coaching staff and business program
- Active in community: St Johns Ambulance Therapy Dog Volunteer (2013-15), Boys and Girls Club Niagara Volunteer (2011), Richmond Street Public Volleyball Camp Volunteer (2014)
- Accounting major
COACH PIERRE SAYS:
"Darby is bringing an accomplished background and maturity beyond her years. She is an all-around player who could make an impact as in her first year."
GETTING TO KNOW DARBY:
Major: Accounting
Twitter handle: @darbytaylor12
Instagram handle: darbytayllor
What I like most about Siena: The small campus and the area
What I like most about coach Pierre: He really cares about his players
Another Siena sport I follow: Basketball and Soccer
Player I most relate to on the team: Julia and Annie because are the only freshmen on the team
My goal for the upcoming season: Win the conference championship
My biggest fear is: Spiders
My hobbies are: Swimming, canoeing and playing basketball
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Ireland
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: Food
My biggest fan: Mr. Goar my elementary school volleyball coach
My before game routine: Listen to music
Best advice I have ever received: To try out for Team Ontario
Person I look up to the most: My parents
Three words that describe me: Determined, caring and hard working
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Gavin Schmitt
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Tennis
When I'm not playing, you can find me: Watching sports
My dream job: Working in finance/business for a professional sports team(Raptors)
If I could have any pet, I would have: A great dane
My dream car: Dodge Challenger
Favorites
TV show: Suits
Vacation spot: Myrtle Beach
Twitter account to follow: @darbytaylor12
Color: Blue
Sports Team: Toronto Raptors
Flavor of ice cream: Lime Sherbet
Animal: Dog
Food: S'mores
Movie: Fast and Furious 5
Pro athlete: Lebron James
Actor/Actress: Channing Tatum
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