“While it was brief, my time at Lake Creek really helped me grow as a coach,” Taylor said. “I’ve learned to embrace adversity and step outside my comfort zone—that’s where true development happens. As coaches and former players, our identity is often rooted in performance, particularly performing well, so it’s been about seeking different ways to achieve that. As a result, my ability to connect with players, meet them where they are, and support them has taken a tremendous leap.”
That evolution didn’t begin on the sideline, but rather through a shift in perspective during her playing career.
“Honestly, I swore I’d never become a coach or teacher when I was playing,” she said with a laugh. “But I’ve come to see this field as a true calling. Late in my collegiate career, injuries sidelined me and allowed me to view the game through a different lens. From that perspective, my IQ as a player grew, which has helped shape the kind of coach I want to be. Starting out coaching fourth graders in AAU taught me patience and how to communicate and pass on knowledge I had to earn—skills that translate well now.”
Taylor steps into a situation primed for immediate success.
Houston Christian Jr. PG A'Zyua BlairBryan Guevara (VYPE)
Houston Christian went 22–7 in 2026 and finished as the SPC 4A runner-up to The Kinkaid School, setting the stage for what could be a defining winter ahead. The Lady Mustangs return a core of high-level talent, headlined by A’Zyua Blair, who earned TABC All-State and All-SPC honors as a junior. Rising seniors Lyla Delafosse and Naddilee French further bolster a roster with both experience and ambition, as the program eyes its first championship since 2023.
Balancing those expectations with culture-building is where Taylor sees her role extending beyond the court.
“The greatness is already there at Houston Christian, so I think being a full-time coach and teacher brings a kind of ‘newness’ the girls will appreciate,” Taylor said. “When you see your coach in the halls or sit in their class, it creates a different high school experience—that’s what fosters culture. These girls have nothing to prove; they’re heading to college, and some will play at the next level. My job is to prepare them for that as best I can and be with them every step of the way.”
For Taylor, the next step isn’t just about wins—it’s about presence, perspective, and purpose, all converging in a place that already feels like home.
Houston Christian Jr. PG A'Zyua BlairBryan Guevara (VYPE)
