Taylor Coughlin

Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
South Elgin, Ill.
High School:
St. Charles North

HighSchool:

A graduateof St. Charles North (2010) … Coached by Andy Thompson… As a senior, was second team all-conference and votedteam’s midfield MVP … Also team’s captain… Earned “Most Improved” award as a sophomore… Three-time academic all-conference honoree … Alsoplayed two seasons of football, where he was also twice votedacademic all-conference … Team won four conference titles,as well as advancing to state final four each prep season …Won Prairie State Achievement Award … Club experienceincludes Team Illinois (coached by Mike Black) and Players ClubLacrosse (coached by Paul Stolzer) … A member of the U-17Dick’s Sporting Goods National Champions in 2006.

Personal:

Born April11, 1992 in Belleville, Ill. … Son of Brian and SandraCoughlin … Has two brothers, one older and one younger… All three brothers were born in the month of April (andfamily dog’s name is April, as well) … Was alsorecruited by Florida Southern, St. Mary’s (Md.), Emerson,University of Texas and Wittenberg … Favorite sports team isthe Chicago Blackhawks … Favorite place is Lake Tahoe,Calif. … Likes to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwichfor pre-game meal … Has a pre-game ritual of kissing hisgloves and helmet … Has met NFL coach Mike Singletary… A business marketing major … Wants to become eithera talent agent or lawyer.