We are excited to officially welcome Coach Maggie Taylor as the new Head Girls Tennis Coach at Mt. Vernon High School. Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Coach Taylor comes from a long line of tennis players and began competing as soon as she could pick up a racquet. From elementary competition through college club tennis, she trained at respected academies including Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, competed in USTA Junior events, and spent countless weekends traveling for tournaments. Tennis has been a constant in her life — grounding her, challenging her, and shaping her into the competitor and leader she is today. Coach Taylor shared that she chose to coach because tennis taught her discipline, resilience, and how to handle both success and failure — lessons that extend far beyond the court. Some of the most profound mentors in her life were her coaches, and she now wants to be that steady, confident example for the next generation of athletes. Her passion lies not just in teaching technical skills, but in developing mental toughness, confidence, and character. Coach Taylor is excited to join a close-knit community where athletics help shape well-rounded students. Becoming a Wildcat, she says, means contributing to something bigger than herself: building relationships, fostering pride in the program, and helping student-athletes grow with confidence, discipline, and purpose both on and off the court. Her Vision for Mt. Vernon Girls Tennis Coach Taylor’s philosophy aligns beautifully with our Wildcat standard: Do Better – Set clear expectations. Prepare with purpose. Compete with integrity. Get Better – Commit to fundamentals, goal setting, and embracing challenges with honest feedback and a growth mindset. Be Better – Lead with character, sportsmanship, discipline, and balance — values that carry into the classroom and everyday life. Her goal is simple and strong: to develop confident, disciplined, and determined student-athletes within a positive team culture where players feel both supported and challenged. Although this is her first opportunity to lead a high school girls tennis program, she brings consistency, passion, and a clear sense of purpose. She is committed to building long-term relationships with athletes, families, and the Mt. Vernon community while creating a program built on strong fundamentals and steady growth. Coach Taylor has already begun preseason workouts and relationship-building, and she is excited for the first official day of practice on Monday, March 16. We are confident that under her leadership, our girls tennis program will continue to LevelUp — Do Better, Get Better, Be Better. Please join us in welcoming Coach Taylor to the Wildcat family!