Arete Athletic CenterVolleyball Venue in Mckinney, TX

Bio: Jada Taylor is a passionate and accomplished volleyball coach with over 16 years of competitive playing experience and a strong foundation in player development, leadership, and mentorship. A Chicago native who grew up in the Austin area, Jada was immersed in volleyball from an early age, playing multiple positions before specializing as a Libero. Her coaching journey began early through volunteering at camps and clinics, continuing into college where she served as a player-coach and mentor to younger athletes. As a collegiate athlete, Jada earned a full scholarship to Grambling State University, where she became one of the top defensive players in the SWAC—leading the conference in digs for two consecutive years, earning SWAC Libero of the Year, First-Team All-SWAC, and All-Tournament honors, and ranking 24th nationally in digs in 2022. She transferred her playing career at Florida A&M University, where she was named Preseason Libero of the Year and helped lead the team to a SWAC Championship and an NCAA Division I Tournament appearance. Following her playing career, Jada served as Varsity Assistant Coach at FAMU DRS (2022–2024), contributing to practice design, individualized training, and team culture—cementing her reputation as both an elite defender and an impactful coach dedicated to developing the next generation of athletes.