Position: Defensive Specialist

Tatyana Tauese Paulino

About Me

Some of my most memorable volleyball moments are celebrating on the bench, going to team lunches, making TikToks, and watching Bobby gritty!! And dancing all the time! I love… love… LOVE…to dance! My amazing mom inspires me. No matter how stressful she does her very best to stay positive and has taught me so many life lessons. After college, I see myself getting my doctorates to start my path to becoming a sports psychologist. I would like to thank the one and only Diana Paulino. She has never ever missed a game of mine and that’s something not everyone can say. She’s supported me in everything and has continuously taught me to be not only a better teammate, but a better person overall. Thank you, mommy.

High School: Curtis
Hometown: Lakewood, WA
College Attending: California State Polytechnic University, Humbolt
Degree Pursuing: Social Psychology
Years at PSVBA: 2

Volleyball Accomplishments:

Finished 2nd & 5th at State
Offered College Athletic Scholarship
Making All-State Team
Winning All-State Match

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

Voted “Most Likely to Make Your Day” for Yearbook
Elected Senior Class Treasurer

My Favorites

Inspiration Quote: “You didn’t come this far just to come this far”- Matthew Reilly
Song: “I smile” By Kirk Franklin
Color: Blue!

Advice for Younger Players

Always. Have. FUN!! Cherish every moment and do your best to have a positive mindset.

Celia Dowell

About Me

I’m inspired by my mom and dad because they work very hard to provide for me and they support/encourage me in all that I do. Something about me that most people don’t know is My faith and family is very important to me. In 5 years I see myself being a physical therapist or an athletic trainer in my hometown. Winning a bid to play at nationals, Oregon tournament and making tik toks are some of my most memorable volleyball moments. I want to thank God, my family, coaches, teammates and friends for supporting me throughout my school/club volleyball career!

High School: Mount Rainier
Hometown: Kent/Des Moines
College Attending: Concordia University Irvine
Degree Pursuing: Kinesiology
Years at PSVBA: 4

Volleyball Accomplishments:

Blue Jersey Award (9)
All-League Honorable Mention (9)
RAM Award (10)
All-League 2nd Team (10)
Team MVP (11)
1st Team All-League (11)
6th at State (11)
Team MVP (12)
1st Team All-League (12)
All State Team (12)
4th at State (12)

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

Getting accepted into Concordia University
Getting baptized

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13

Song: None
Color: Blue

Advice I’d give to our younger players:

Enjoy every moment, play your heart out and never give up.

Olivia Deckard

“Rest in the end, not in the middle. – Kobe bryant

Hometown: Renton, WA
Degree Pursuing: Athletic Training
Volleyball Awards: All-League First Team, All-League MVP
Non-Volleyball Awards: Graduating Early

About Me

Some of my favorite volleyball moments are making Varsity all 4 years, being MVP & First Team All-League, and beating the 3rd rank team in the nation in my U16 club year! I want to remind young players to always try your best no matter what, learn to love the process, not the results. Always have fun because club volleyball doesn’t last forever. I’m so inspired by my mom because no matter what happens to her, she always treats others with love, and she is the most selfless person and will never think of herself first. In 5 years, I see myself working as a high school athletic trainer or playing professional volleyball. Thank to my husband Ruvim because he was always there for me pushing me to do my best even when I felt discouraged. I also want to thank my athletic trainer Mr. Geise, he helped me a ton with my knee, but also held me accountable for getting things done and pushing me to my full potential as a student and player.

Sydney Downing

Sydney’s Volleyball Profile

High School: Sumner High School
Hometown: Sumner, WA
University Committed: Linfield University
Degree Pursuing: Exercise Science with a Pre-Med Focus

Volleyball Accomplishments:

Four Year Varsity Player
Sumner High School Program MVP
2 Year Captain
All League Honorable Mention (2021)

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

100+ Community Service Hours
Student of the Year Award (2018)
National Honors Society
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Honor Roll (Every Semester SHS)
Dean’s List (Green River College)
Running Start Student

My Favorites:

Memorable Moments: Team rooms, team bonding at Ruston, spending time with the team at travel tournaments, staying late after practice and talking in the parking lot, and when we forked and coned Kyla and Katlyn’s house.
Inspirational Quote: You always wonder what you could have done differently, but there is always the healthier part that says you integrate it and you get on. You never get over it, you just get used to it. You get calloused a little bit harder maybe, but take these tragic things and turn them into something meaningful and worthy of the loss. – Mark Ruffalo
Motivational Song: Lean on Me – Bill Withers
Favorite color: Aqua

I’m inspired by my papa. Growing up, he never swore, he never yelled, and he never had a bad thing to say about anything or anyone. After he suffered a stroke and suffered complete right side paralysis, he never stopped working to get better for himself and for his family. As hard of a situation he is faced with everyday, he continues to never complain and look for the positives in every aspect of his life.

Something most people don’t know about me is the blue spot on my left arm is a birthmark, not a bruise.

In five (5) years I will most likely be in a doctoral or graduate program.

Some advice I’d give to younger players is understand that you are not perfect. Have confidence in yourself and put faith into the training you have put hard work into.

Thank you to My Parents!