2014: Appeared in seven games while starting three... posted a 2-1 record between the pipes in 373:26 minutes... Recorded 28 saves and tallied a shutout.
2013: Played a tremendous role between the posts with her experience, using her voice and presence to command organization from her teammates… logged 365 minutes in goal… made 25 saves on the year.
2012: Tended the net in 11 matches, 10 of which she started… posted a 2.03 goals against average in 885 minutes of goaltending… made 29 saves on the year and posted a much-needed shutout in CofC’s 1-0 win over Wofford on Sept. 21.
2011: Registered four starts in goal as a freshman before suffering a lower-body injury in late September... recorded over 415 minutes between the posts and a 2.38 goals against average... made 22 saves on the season and maintained a .667 save percentage... registered a career high seven saves at No. 5 Duke on Sept. 15... played three full games in goal against Appalachian State, Western Carolina and Samford.
Before Charleston: Played for club team SYA Arsenal of Virginia and Centerville High School... member of the Virginia State ODP team... helped lead SYA to tournament championships at WAGS, PWSI and SYA Cardinal Cup as well as final appearances at Jefferson Cup and Virginian Cup... served as the team captain for Centerville's varsity swim team... helped Centerville to the AAA Northern Region Soccer Semifinal.
Personal: Born January 3, 1993 ... one of three children, siblings' names are Carson and Rachel... member of the National Honor Society and the Social Studies Honor Society... Award recipient of: Scholar-Athlete Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010; the AP Distinguished Scholar Award in 2010 as well as the President's Volunteer Service Award... also a 2008-09 HS All-American swimmer... actively involved as a Best Buddies Mentor, Make a Splash Foundation leader and SYA's PassBack program volunteer... awarded the Girl Scout Silver and Leadership award as well as HOBY World Leadership Scholarship award... names US National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard as her favorite athlete.
Avery on choosing the College of Charleston: "Charleston was the complete package for me. When I came for my visit last year I fell in love with the campus, school and soccer program as a whole. I can't wait for the fall and the opportunity to play at Patriots Point. Who wouldn't want to go to school minutes from the beach?"
Club Coach Stevie Alabi on Avery: "The first thing that comes to mind when you mention Taylor's name is her dedication. I have never met a player more dedicated and focused than Taylor. She is immensely respected and looked up to by her teammates. I have been very fortunate to have had Taylor on my team the past several years. The amazing thing about Taylor is that her goalkeeping abilities have saved us on many occasions. Her ability to come off her line and read her opponent is unmatched. We went three seasons without losing a game and over half of those games were shut outs. Taylor is an absolute force. She commands her team and is the epitome of a great leader and an excellent goalkeeper. She is a great asset for the College of Charleston and I'm looking forward to the career she has ahead of her."
