‘Phenom’ Jordan Taylor Earns Volleyball Honor

Wellington High School volleyball player Jordan Taylor.

Wellington High School girls volleyball player Jordan Taylor was recently named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Phenom List for 2018.

The list honors underclassmen student athletes who have been honored in some form for their outstanding volleyball play and whose coaches are members in good standing with the AVCA.

Taylor has been on the varsity team since she was a freshman, when she was named Newcomer of the Year.

As part of the Phenom List, she will have the opportunity to register for the preparatory program held in conjunction with the AVCA convention in Minneapolis in December. There, she will be able to showcase her skills for more than 150 college coaches in attendance.

The weekend includes panel discussions and educational sessions about college recruiting and life as a student-athlete. There will also be performance testing and behavioral profiling. The event will also allow Taylor to interact with AVCA collegiate All-Americans and coaches, and participate in a talent showcase. Participants will also be able to take in the NCAA Division I national semifinal and championship matches.