Former corporate professional, turned holistic player development basketball coach and non-profit leader. Combined 10+ years of experience coaching at the High School and USA Basketball levels, producing Division 1 and WNBA talent. Skilled in strategic goal setting, individual/team coaching, program development, interpersonal communication and empathetic leadership. Driven by a mission of empowering youth to explore the possibilities on and off the court, through sports & education.
Notable achievements include:
- Coached #2 WNBA draft pick & current Minnesota Lynx player, Diamond Miller
- 2023 Nike EYBL 15U National Champion
- 2019 USA Today All-USA Coach of the Year
- 2x NJSIAA Tournament of Champion State Champions
- 4x Group 4 State Championships
- 5x Group 4 Sectional Championships
- 2017 USA Today Coach of the Year
- 3x Skyland Conference Coach of the Year
12 year coaching run at Franklin High School (247-95) **Best record in school history**
-#1 Team in the State Several Times
-’19 Ranked #12 Nationally (USA Today-Super 25)
-Earned against top teams in the state of NJ & NY
-3 straight NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Finals
“After nine years of coaching Franklin, Audrey Taylor’s team put it all together in perhaps the greatest girls basketball season in state history. The Warriors were the third team to have an undefeated record in New Jersey history, the most wins of any undefeated team, and a Tournament of Champions victory.”
Teaching the game of basketball is my passion, mentoring our youth is my purpose & moving the game forward will be my legacy.
-Coach Taylor