I’m pretty sure you’ve seen the packet already, and probably stared at it for four hours thinking “what have I gotten myself into”… but don’t worry, its normal! Even us upperclassmen will be asking ourselves the same question, and we’ve seen this packet every summer for three or four years. But, when you really think [...]

I know you may be having doubts and concerns about college then to add on to that a Division I sport at the level of our program. I know how intimidating it is to open Coach Taylor's summer workout packet with all the drills, different weight lifting plans, nutrition plans, and all of the other [...]

This is probably a very scary time for you as you get ready to make the transition from high school where everything was familiar and going to the unknown. I remember how scary it was for me. I didn't want to leave my family and friends where everything was so comfortable. When I arrived at [...]

Congratulations on your college acceptance and a successful senior season. Hopefully your high school career ended with a championship win and multiple post season honors; be proud, celebrate and enjoy those moments. It is now time to focus on the future and your potential as a student-athlete. As a recipient of many of these letters [...]

I am sure that you are filled with excitement and anticipation about the upcoming year. You are about to begin the next chapter of your life, which is undoubtedly both thrilling yet terrifying at the same time. There is not too much I can say to ease these feelings of anxiety because when you report [...]

Fitness is key to your success at the Division I level. While it is pertinent to impose upon coach that you are devoted to this team, it is also important to show that same determination for success to your teammates. By being at your peak level of physical fitness at the start of preseason you [...]

How was graduation? Best day of your life, right? I’m hoping you are having lots of fun hanging out with your friends! I’m hoping you are looking forward to summer school as well and finally starting your college career. We are looking forward to having you as a part of this team and it all [...]

The first three years of my college experience have nearly gone by and your first year of college is close to starting. Before you know it, summer will have come and you will be in the midst of a transition from high school to college. From past experience, I am still aware of the anxious [...]

Just two years ago I found myself very much in your shoes as an incoming freshman. I was about to enter a whole new world outside my comfort zone. There was nothing more intimidating than the thought of my first preseason as a collegiate athlete. I found myself pondering in my room each morning about [...]

I hope this letter finds you in good health and extremely anxious for our upcoming season! Along with a new season comes new expectations. Expectations which I want to hold you too as well. I expect that in preparing for a new life at college you are also preparing for a new life of competition. [...]