Highlight/Skills Video
Academic Info
GPA
ACT
High School
Iowa Valley Junior/Senior High School High SchoolAcademic Accomplishments
Awards and Activities
Athletic History
- 2018 Varsity TeamStarter 1st Team All-Conference, All-State 3rd Team, All-District Conference 3rd Place
- Attack Kills315
- Attack Errors81
- Total Attempts703
- Kill Percentage.333
- Kills/Game3.42
- Assists235
- Assists/Game2.55
- Solo Blocks13
- Assisted Blocks15
- Total Blocks28
- Blocks/Game.30
- Digs171
- Digs/Game1.86
- Aces20
- Aces/Game.22
- Service Errors6
- Serving Percentage97.7%
- Games Played92
- Matches Played35
- 2017 Varsity TeamStarter 2nd Team All-Conference Regional Finalist, Conference Champs
- Attack Kills202
- Attack Errors53
- Total Attempts503
- Kill Percentage.296
- Kills/Game2
- Assists53
- Assists/Game.52
- Solo Blocks10
- Assisted Blocks7
- Total Blocks17
- Blocks/Game.17
- Digs229
- Digs/Game2.27
- Aces42
- Aces/Game.42
- Service Errors11
- Serving Percentage.976
- Games Played101
- 2016 Varsity TeamStarter 2nd Team All-Conference Conference 2nd Place
- Attack Kills80
- Attack Errors29
- Total Attempts252
- Kill Percentage.202
- Kills/Game.88
- Assists225
- Assists/Game2.47
- Solo Blocks8
- Assisted Blocks13
- Total Blocks21
- Blocks/Game.23
- Digs151
- Digs/Game1.66
- Aces35
- Aces/Game.38
- Service Errors15
- Serving Percentage.954
- Games Played91
- Matches Played36
2018 Varsity Team Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#8
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, All-State 3rd Team, All-District
Team Awards
Conference 3rd Place
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
2017 Varsity Team Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#8
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Regional Finalist, Conference Champs
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
2016 Varsity Team Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#8
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Conference 2nd Place
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
- 2019 Iowa Rockets(17-1)
- Attack Kills48
- Total Attempts153
- Kills/Game1.3
- Assists322
- Assists/Game5.1
- Total Blocks9
- Digs128
- Digs/Game2.9
- Aces23 of 249
- Service Errors11
- Serving Percentage95.6
- Games Played63
- 2018 Iowa Rockets(16-1) setter/opposite
- Attack Kills191
- Attack Errors54
- Total Attempts548
- Kill Percentage.248
- Kills/Game1.1
- Assists785
- Assists/Game4.6
- Solo Blocks3
- Assisted Blocks58
- Block Errors17
- Total Blocks61
- Blocks/Game0.3
- Digs230
- Digs/Game1.5
- Receiving Chances106
- Receiving Errors11
- Receiving Percentage1.9
- Aces86
- Aces/Game.5
- Service Errors23 out of 708
- Serving Percentage96.9%
- Games Played170
- Matches Played77
- 2017 Iowa Rockets(15-1) 21st at 2017 USAV Junior National Championships-Patriot Division
- Attack Kills85
- Attack Errors33
- Total Attempts220
- Kill Percentage38.6%
- Assists473
- Solo Blocks6
- Assisted Blocks17
- Blocking Percentage31.4%
- Digs96
- Receiving Chances119
- Receiving Errors16
- Receiving Percentage87.7%
- Aces78
- Service Errors18
- Serving Percentage96.5%
- Games Played139
- 2016 Iowa Rockets(14R) Iowa USA Regional Champions. Junior Nationals 19th finish in National Division.
- 2015 Iowa Rockets(13 Black) USAV Junior National Qualifier-American Division
- 2014 Iowa Rockets(12 Black) Iowa USA Regional Champions. Junior National Qualifier-Nationals Division
- 2013 Iowa Rockets(12 Silver)
Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#19
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#19
Notes
setter/opposite
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#19
Notes
21st at 2017 USAV Junior National Championships-Patriot Division
Offense
Defense
Serving
All Positions
Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#19
Notes
Iowa USA Regional Champions. Junior Nationals 19th finish in National Division.
No stats available.Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#7
Notes
USAV Junior National Qualifier-American Division
No stats available.Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#25
Notes
Iowa USA Regional Champions. Junior National Qualifier-Nationals Division
No stats available.Iowa Rockets Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#14
No stats available.Taylor R. Smith's Key Stats History
- Approach Jump9'2" CurrentVerified By: Cody SnitkerVerified On: 08/15/2017
- Block Jump8'11" CurrentVerified By: Cody SnitkerVerified On: 08/15/2017
- Standing Reach7'6" CurrentVerified By: Cody SnitkerVerified On: 08/15/2017
Events
Past Events
AAU Nationals
Show Me Qualifier
Mid-East Qualifier
Qualifying Regionals
President's Day Tournament
USA Junior Nationals
2017 JVA Midwest Festival
Show Me National Qualifier
Regionals
Showcase MVP Sports
Personal Statement
Playing as a Freshman and Sophomore on my high school team has really given me the confidence and skills that I can use throughout my entire life. It was an amazing experience playing in the high pressure atmosphere that is the Regional Volleyball Tournament. Our school has made it to the Regional Finals the last four years in a row. I hope that in my next couple years of being on this high school team, that I can use my skills and mental toughness to make it to the State Tournament.
Playing on a USA volleyball team for the last five years has given me leadership and fundamental skills I can use throughout my entire volleyball career. I am very fortunate that the Iowa Rockets club has given me many opportunities to show everyone what I am capable of. I have played in three very competitive, high pressure Junior National Championships, and that has allowed me to play at a higher level of competition. I am a four-sport athlete and am willing to do extra, whether it's lifting or training, to get me to my full potential. Not only do I have a good work ethic in volleyball, but in my academics as well. I want to play at a college that allows me to play at my level in volleyball, while achieving a valuable education.
Playing sports has given me the confidence in myself to be comfortable under pressure. Between club and school, I have had the experience in playing all the positions on the court. I am willing to fill whatever role the team needs to be successful. I know that I will give everything I have to each and every team I am a part of and will be a great leader on your team.
Coach References
- Greg AllenClub CoachLog in to access this info
- Lauren Hansen-Recruiting CoordinatorClub CoachLog in to access this info
- Greg JergensHigh School Head CoachLog in to access this info
Additional Sports
- Golf2 years experienceVarsity Team2018 1A State Champion (team), SICL 1st Team All-Conference; 2017 2nd Team All-Conference, 6th place State team finish, 29th individual finish
- Softball1 years experienceVarsity Team
- Basketball2 years experienceVarsity Team
Training
- Weight Training and Strength and Conditioning2 years experienceDaily weight training and additional strength and conditioning workouts