Taylor Constantine Averill ( ; born March 5, 1992) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker for Toray Arrows and the U.S. national team.
Personal life Averill was born in Portland, Oregon on March 5, 1992. His family relocated to San Jose, CA where Averill graduated from Branham High School in 2010. Taylor’s father, Mark Averill, is a musician and Executive Pastor of Worship at Westgate Church. Mark and Taylor would perform “Piano Man Monday” taking request during their live sessions. Taylor’s mom, Lisa Averill, is the congregation pastor at Westgate Church. He has one brother, Grant Averill, who is a musician, producer, songwriter and instrumentalist in Los Angeles, CA.
His off-court interests include photography and his podcast entitled "Tallest Podcast on Earth."
Career He has played professionally in Italy, France and Poland. Averill won the French League Championship with AS Cannes in 2021 and was named Best Middle Blocker.
He was part of the U.S Men's Olympic team that participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal.
Honors Club CEV Challenge Cup 2023–24 – with Projekt Warsaw Domestic 2020–21 French Championship, with AS Cannes
Individual awards 2021: French Championship – Best middle blocker 2024: Olympic Games – Best middle blocker
References
External links
Taylor Averill at Volleybox.net Taylor Averill at USA Volleyball