Taylor Averill is a professional indoor volleyball player. He plays as a middle blocker for both Mint Vero Volley Monza and the U.S. Men's National Team. Born on March 5, 1992, in San Jose, California, Taylor started playing volleyball and basketball as a child. His two uncles, who were semi-pro and pro volleyball players, inspired him and trained with him. He went to Branham High School, where he played for the school volleyball club. Later, he moved to UC Irvine in California after being invited by the Team USA coach.
At 20, he got a chance to rejoin the team as a middle blocker and had a breakout season in this new role, after he was removed from the team twice following a drug test fail. He scored 443 points in 31 games, including 151 blocks and 30 aces. Taylor Averill has been playing volleyball with Team USA for over a decade, starting in the youth system. He runs a program to help middle blockers, which includes a 72-minute blocking course, breakdowns of drills to become an attacker, home, and gym workouts, and live monthly meet-ups where he personally answers questions. All these are part of the Middle Blockers Academy, which Taylor Averill and Dustin Watten run. He was selected among the 12 athletes that will make up the United States Men’s Volleyball Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has won seven individual awards.
Who are Taylor Averill's Parents?
The names of Taylor Averill`s parents are Tracilyn and Mark James Averill.
Who is Taylor Averill's Mother?
Taylor Averill's mother`s name is Tracilyn Averill. She gave birth to two sons, Taylor and Grant. Additional information about her life is not available.
Who is Taylor Averill's Father?
Taylor's father's name is Mark James Averill. He writes songs and composes music. He can play the piano and guitar. Mark worked with his son, Taylor, to turn their relationship into a true friendship through a series called "Piano Man Monday." During Taylor's live sessions, he takes musical requests from people and plays them on the piano.
Taylor Averill's Brother
Grant James Averill, the brother of Taylor Averill, is a musician, producer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He goes by the stage name "exbf" and is known for songs like "Hockey Fights" and "High School Sweethearts." His first album, Seckstape Vol. 1, was released in 2022. Grant has co-written many popular songs such as "Idiota," "Where It Ends," "I Don't Know You," "Imperfections," "Nothin's on Fire," and "Daydream." His newest co-written song is "Better at Love." He enjoys playing the guitar and has collaborated with artists like The Holdup, Young Science, Annika Rose, and Eric Nam. Outside of music, he likes playing basketball and is a big fan of the Warriors.
FAQ's On Taylor Averill Family
A. Taylor Averill is 6 feet and 4 inches tall.
A. Taylor Averill was born on March 5, 1992. He is 32 years old.
A. Taylor Averill is from Portland, California, United States.
A. The name of Taylor Averill`s brother is Grant James Averill.
