TAYLOR GRINLEY

Grinley T HS 2026 SQ

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Contact Information

  • Club: Roots Volleyball Academy

Coaching Philosophy

“Utilizing high-level collegiate setting and floor general experience to teach fast-paced decision making, precision ball placement, and court leadership.”

Coaching & Playing Experience

Roots Volleyball Academy | Des Moines, IA

Club Coach

  • Entering their 2nd year with Roots Volleyball Academy, bringing recent Division I collegiate playing experience to train and mentor athletes in court vision, setting precision, and competitive execution.

Collegiate Athlete (NCAA Division I)

Setter / Core Rotational Starter | 2021 Season

  • Appeared in 23 matches with 18 starts as a true freshman, leading the program with 568 assists.

  • Recorded multiple 50-assist performances (vs. Appalachian State and Lamar) and added 137 digs and 22 service aces on the season.

Gilbert High School | Gilbert, IA

Varsity Athlete

  • Amassed over 1,500 career assists during a standout high school career, capping off senior and junior seasons with over 800 assists and nearly 300 kills combined.

  • Recognized for both athletic and academic excellence as a member of the National Honor Society.