Taylor Darden '15 Recruiting Profile
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State DiscusPersonal Statement
I have grown up playing sports and I love to compete! Both my parents are teachers and coaches, so I have learned to always push myself to maximize my potential. I enjoy working hard on the field, the court, and in the weight room. I love to push myself and I'm committed to being my best! I hope to continue this in college at a school that will help me pursue both my academic and athletic potential. I want to be a part of a team with common goals and aspirations. A family. Throwing is my passion and I want to work hard at the next level. I believe that I am just beginning to tap my athletic potential.
My education is extremely important to me. I work hard in the classroom and I am active in a variety of leadership roles in my school. I currently believe I want to study in the Exercise Science-Applied Health field and I have completed several job shadows in this area. Receiving a quality education from a highly respected school is my primary focus in college. Participating at the collegiate level in track and field would enhance and add so much to my educational experience while fulfilling some of my goals and dreams as a thrower.
I hope you enjoy reading my profile and I will continue to update my progress. I hope to hear from coaches who may be interested.
Good Luck this season
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btm5DfPLIug&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, District Champion Shot Put, Discus, State Champion Shot Put, Discus
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Dufur High Female Ranger of the Year, 2nd Team All-State
- 2012 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-State, 2nd place State Shot Put
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2012 Unattached OR (Nationals)
- Junior Olympics Houston, TX- 2012 12th place shot put-33'5" 23rd place discuss-92'6" USATF-Region 13- 2011 3rd Shot Put- 31'7" 6th Discuss- 92'5"
- 2011 Dufur Middle School OR (Middle School)
- Won both the Shot and Discus in the Meet of Champions and State Track Meet
- 2011 Unattached OR (USATF)
- Placed 3rd in Region 13 for Shotput Placed 5th in Region 13 for Discus
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Connie Harvey
- Private Coach
- Dave Cornell
Events
- Camp/Event
- Iron Wood
- 2012 and 2013
Training
- Mac Wilkins Throwing Academy
- 2 years
- Attended class sessions Attended summer camp
- Iron Wood Throwing Camp
- 3 years
- Discus, Shot, Hammer
- Jarred Rome
- 1 year
- Video Coaching with Jarred Rome
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Team: 2nd Districts, 3rd State Individual: 1st All League, 2nd Team All State Tournament, Honorable Mention All State, Big Sky 1st Team 2012 Oregon 1A All-State 2nd team 2012 1st Team All-League 2013, 1st Team All-State YouTube- Darden2012VB
- Basketball
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- 2012: Team: 3rd place districts, 10 th State Individual: 2nd team All- Districts, 2nd top scorer, top rebounder 2013: 2 nd place finish Big Sky 1st team selection Big Sky, 1A Classic All - Tournament Player 2013 All-State Honorable Mention
Statistics
| Event | 2013 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Shot Put | 37'5" |
| Discus | 110'2" |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Honor Roll, ASB, Class President, FFA, Studeny Body Vice President, FFA Treasurer, School Leadership Team,Big Sky Scholar Athlete, English student of year (13), Student Body President
- ActivitiesYouth Group, Mentor, FFA, Camp Counselor, Barista, leadership group
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