Taylor Baker is transitioning from the Assistant Coach role to the Head Coach for the 2025 season. Taylor graduated from Bartlesville High School in Oklahoma where she was a four-year starting libero. Two of those four years, she and her teammates appeared in the Class 6A state tournament. She also was a member of the Bartlesville Juniors for six seasons. Taylor has her Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration and a Master's Degree in Education.
Since graduating from college, Taylor has taught Physical Education and coached at several area schools. Her high school coaching stops include: Marionville, Fordland, Springfield Public Schools, and most recently, Nixa. She has been a part of Nixa's recent success of winning two Central Ozark Conference championships. Taylor stays busy by also coaching for USAV Club Volleyball for 417 Juniors Volleyball.
