Tasia Daley '21 Recruiting Profile

As a libero, I was the defensive & serve receive leader.  It is my job to analyze how the game is going and to communicate with my teammates about how I am reading it and listen to them as well.  This helps us synchronize and play as a team.  I strive to be the best I can be.  Which means I put in longer, harder hours to make sure I am continually improving my skills. 

I am known for some of the following characteristics:  

Being coachable.  Many of my coaches have told me how they appreciate that I am coachable and how I listen to them and use what they are telling me to do to become better.  

I am full of energy while on the court.  I know that energy on the court is contagious, so I always try to keep it positive and upbeat.  Whether we won a long rally or I’m supporting my teammates, you will see me jumping with excitement to the middle of the court.  I never give up on my teammates and am there with positive words of encouragement to pick them up if they get down.  

My coaches have recognized how good I am at reading the ball before it is over the net.  I am able to use this to my advantage to get myself into good position for the play.  This is a skill that I am constantly working on, and it has helped me become more scrappy and quick.

On and off the court, I take pride in how positive and supportive I am.  You will find me looking for ways to support others and myself by having a positive outlook on life.

My sophomore year was the first year playing a libero.  It was new to me, so I put extra hours in the gym so I wouldn't let myself or my team down. That year I led the state of Wyoming in digs per set and overall digs.  My second year, I led in digs per set and placed 3rd for overall digs.  Both of those years I was awarded the All-Conference award.  Our 2019 team was the State Runner-Up.  Being at state and playing with my teammates on the blue floor is something I will always remember.  I have also played 7 years of AAU club ball.  My teams have placed 1st in multiple tournaments that we have played in.

My senior year was a season I will always cherish.  For one, it was my last year to play in high school and for two, we didn't know if we would even have a season or if it would be cut short due to COVID.  So I made sure to soak it all in and enjoy it every time I stepped foot on the court.  It also reminded me to never take anything for granted - it has been a privilege to play the sport I love.  Once the season was complete, I was awarded All-Conference along with two of my other team mates, All-State,  and Co-Conference Player Of The Year with another athlete.  I was also chosen to compete on Wyoming's All Star team that will take place July 2021.  I am humbled by the recognition and I extremely grateful and appreciate everyone who has been a part of getting me to where I am today!

Staying close to home for college would be ideal, but I am open to other options.  My interest states are Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, or South Dakota.  My desired major is Kinesiology.

Being a student athlete has always been an important part of my life.  It has motivated me from a young age to work my hardest and strive to be the best athlete I can be.  But above all, not to be afraid to be pushed hard to become a better athlete.  Being a student athlete in a small town is pretty amazing.  It is cool to see the kids that come to cheer us on and I strive to be a positive roll model for them.  It’s important for me to show them that anything is possible when you are willing to work hard.  I enjoy showing them good sportsmanship, a humble competitive attitude, and how fun the game can be.  I hope it will give them the courage and drive to be a part of a team and family that I love being a part of.

I truly love volleyball and hope to be able to continue on to play in college and have that experience!