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BIOGRAPHY

Birthplace:

Arlington, Texas

Taryn Cates

Birthdate: August 15, 2000

High School: Arlington High School

                       818 W Park Row

                       Arlington, TX 76013

Currently enrolled at UT Arlington

as a biology/journalism major

School Counselor: Brian Richardson

Email: brichards@aisd.net

Phone: 682-867-8182

 

High School Coach: Kim Spencer

Email: kspencer@aisd.net

Cell: 817-721-8949

 

Weight: 133

Height: 5'10"

Shoe size: 10

Number: 1 school, 

3 club

Hitting percentage:

Average blocks

per set:

Aces in 2017 season

2017 Season Digs

 61
408
.3
.241
342

2017 Season Kills

I was recruited and signed with Houston Baptist University to play volleyball in 2018. Due to family health issues, I decided to move home to Arlington and enroll in UTA for the fall semester. 

Coach: Trent Herman  cell: 281-649-3316

email: therman@hbu.edu

Club Team: Tejas VBC

Club: Tejas Volleyball Club

Club Address:  100 E. Midway Dr.

                       Euless, TX 76039

Coach: Dan Sedgwick

Cell: 832-407-4876

 

District Statistics
VOLLEYBALL HONORS

2017 4-6A 1st Team All-District

2017 Dale Hansen Scholar Athlete

2017 Wingstop Scholar Athlete
 

2017 All-Area Honorable Mention

2017 Star-Telegram "One to Watch"

2016 4-6A 2nd Team All-District

 

ACADEMICS
INTERESTING FACTS
  • Performed in over 40 community theatre productions

  • Sings and plays the piano, drums, guitar, and violin

  • President of Senior Class President and VP of Student Body for 2017-2018 school year. 

  • Active in Young Life,  Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Key Club

  • Co-Leader of Ignite Bible Study

  • Active in the youth group at First Baptist Church, Arlington

  • Loves ramen noodles

  • Favorite vacation spot is Disneyland

Taryn graduated number 9 in her class of 635 students.

 

Taryn is a member of the National Honor Society.

Taryn was named Academic All-State in 2017 and Academic All-District  in 2017, 2016 & 2015.

Taryn plans on majoring in journalism and entering law school following college. 

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