Photo by Lang White UT TYLER’S Reighanna Guzman (8) and Kayla McCoy (10) go up for a block during a match at the Herrington Patriot Center.

Name: Kayla McCoy

Hometown: White Oak

High School: White Oak High School

Parents names: Tina and Baxton McCoy

Brothers/sisters: Terri McCoy, Christian McCoy and Kara McCoy

Sports you play: Volleyball

Favorite UT Tyler sports memory: My Junior season was one I will never forget. We went 24-2 that year and really accomplished a lot as a team!

Plans after UT Tyler: I plan to get my License for Professional Counseling to be a Children and Family Therapist

Favorite song: In Color by Jamey Johnson

Favorite food: Mexican

Favorite TV show: New Girl

Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You

Who are your role models? My Grandma (Gandy) and Brene Brown

Who is your favorite teacher? Professor Barke (Rosemary Barke)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years I see myself having my own private practice doing what I love. Trying my best to have even the slightest of impact on those I encounter!

What will you miss most about UT Tyler? I will miss the amazing memories I made there and the feeling I used to get every time I stepped on that court. On and off the court I grew into the person I am today thanks to UT Tyler and I could not say how amazing it was to be apart of something truly amazing.