Down The Line: Taylor Hollins
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — With the start of the season in three days, continue to meet the student-athletes of the 2012 University of Miami volleyball team. Each day leading up to the season-opening Hurricane Invitational, HurricaneSports.com will introduce you to a member of the team.
In addition, be sure to follow UM volleyball on Twitter (@CanesVB) for the latest news on the squad.
Continuing the “Down the Line” series, let us find out more about junior Taylor Hollins…
Hometown: Lakewood, Calif.High School: Lakewood High SchoolMajor: Public RelationsMinor: Sociology
I committed to Miami over other schools because I liked what the school had to offer academically and everything about the volleyball program.To me, Miami volleyball is MY LIFE.The best parts of being on the team are the team culture and feeling like you have another family.If I had to describe the team in one word it would be CRAZY.
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite Pro Sports Team: Los Angeles LakersFavorite Olympic Event: Track & FieldSecond Favorite Olympic Event: Beach VolleyballFavorite Olympic Athlete: Misty MayFavorite Movie: BridesmaidsFavorite TV Show: Grey’s AnatomyFavorite Food: Filipino food – Chicken adobo & white riceFavorite Song Right Now: “Let Me See” by Usher
I started playing volleyball at age 13My favorite memory playing volleyball is winning gold at the Junior Olympics in 2009I enjoy playing the sport because of the competitive environment
The farthest place from home I’ve been is MiamiThis summer I was here at school working out and taking classesWhen I was little, I always wanted to be an astronautThe best places on campus are my bed and the food courtThe most influential person in my life is my mommyIf I could spend a day with anyone in history, it would be Anne FrankIf you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is the wall I attempted to paint and failed atIf I were a superhero, my name would be DA BOMB and my powers would be time travel, the ability to fly, super human strength, invisibility and the ability to read people’s mindsIf I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be steak and shrimpI hate to admit it, but I love hot cheetosIf I could live anywhere in the world it would be BarcelonaIf I could play any other sport at UM, it would be FOOTBALLA secret talent of mine is playing the violinMy nicknames are Taytay/Slaylor After graduating I hope to start a family
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