Get to Know: Mat Taylor

MAT TAYLOR

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6-6, Jr.

Orem, Utah - Orem HS

How old were you when you first started playing?

8-BYU volleyball camp of 216 girls and only one boy (me)

Where is the toughest place you’ve ever competed?

Pepperdine-they have witty fans

If you could change anything about your sport, what would you change?

Spot shot for the lines

What is your favorite city to visit?

Celje, Slovenia

Who is the first person you call after a game?

My fiancee

What is the one movie you must have in your collection?

“August Rush”

If you could be a character on any TV show, who would it be?

Desmond from "Lost"

If you could meet any person living or dead, who would it be?

Joseph Smith

If you could have superpowers, what would they be?

Ability to stop or slow time

If you could travel in time, where would you go?

Back to the future

What is your pet peeve?

Nutrition classes at BYU

What is your nickname?

"Machete"

Who is the most famous person you have met?

Keith Clearwater

What was your most embarrassing moment in a game?

Tripping while serving

Do you have any phobias?

Spiders

What was your favorite toy as a child?

Ninja Turtles

For more on Mat, visit his bio HERE