Taylor Bedinghaus

Bio

Honors and Awards

• 2026 SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll.

As a Sophomore

• Played at the University of Tampa for the 2026 season.
• Competed in 10 official decisions during the 2026 campaign, moving dynamically across flights No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, and No. 5 with five different partners.
• Stepped all the way up to the No. 1 position on March 20 alongside Jordan Berglin, locking down an impressive 21-16, 22-20 straight-sets win over Coastal Carolina.
• Grinded out a gritty three-set comeback victory at the No. 5 flight against Charleston (March 21) with Madison Hankins, rallying for a 16-21, 21-18, 18-16 decision.
• Partnered with Sammie Ostrander at the No. 5 line to capture a convincing 21-17, 21-13 win over Palm Beach Atlantic on March 18.
• Fired a 21-18 opening set against No. 13 Florida Atlantic before the match was left unfinished.
• Teamed up with Logan Martin in early March to string together consecutive No. 5 flight victories, outlasting Palm Beach Atlantic in three sets (21-13, 15-21, 15-7) and sweeping Eckerd (21-15, 21-16).
• Collected another No. 5 flight victory on March 6 by pairing with Anna Bayes to edge Palm Beach Atlantic, 21-19, 21-19.
• Opened the spring calendar in the No. 4 slot alongside Logan Martin, cruising past Barry in straight sets, 21-11, 21-19.
• Faced tough lineups at the No. 2 and No. 5 spots while going head-to-head with high-level programs, including national powerhouse No. 6 TCU, Missouri State, and North Carolina-Wilmington.
• Finished the season with a strong 7–3 overall record in completed dual matches.

As a Freshman

• Member of the 2025 AVCA National Championship team.
• Part of the program's first-ever Sunshine State Conference Championship team.
• Did not appear in any matches as a true freshman.

High School

• Graduated of Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
• Played under coach Wendy Hensley.
• Was named State Champion and MVP.
• Played at Optimum Beach Volleyball Club.

Personal

• Volunteered working at Keep Pinellas Beautiful.
• Was an Honor Roll student and a member of the National Honors Society.
• Daughter of Susan and Paul Bedinghaus.
• International Business Managment Major.
• Birthdate: 01/31/2006.