Taylor Constantine Averill (/ˈeɪvərəl/ AY-vər-əl;[1] born March 5, 1992) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker for Vero Volley Monza and the U.S. national team.

His family relocated to San Jose, CA where Averill graduated from Branham High School in 2010.

Taylor’s father, Mark Averill, is a musician and Executive Pastor of Worship at Westgate Church.

[8] Mark and Taylor would perform “Piano Man Monday” taking request during their live sessions.

He has one brother,[10] Grant Averill, who is a musician, producer, songwriter and instrumentalist in Los Angeles, CA.