About Us
Empowering Young Athletes in The Colony
Purpose/Impact: The The Colony High School Volleyball Booster Club exists to foster the growth, success, and holistic development of our women's volleyball program by providing essential resources, unwavering community support, and a positive environment where young female athletes can thrive both on and off the court. Through dedicated fundraising efforts—like the annual Cougar Challenge community FUNdraiser tournament—volunteer involvement, and partnerships with local businesses and families in The Colony, Texas, the Booster Club ensures our Cougars have access to top-quality equipment, enhanced training facilities, travel support for tournaments, team-building opportunities, and athlete recognition programs. By uplifting student-athletes through teamwork, leadership, academic excellence, and school spirit, we empower the next generation of leaders, build lasting community pride, and propel the Lady Cougars toward victory while celebrating their hard work and dedication year-round.
Head Volleyball Coach
Taryn Usher
Taryn Usher is the Head Volleyball Coach at The Colony High School, bringing 17 years of teaching and coaching experience to the program. She began her coaching career in 2009 at San Angelo Central High School, where she served as a varsity assistant coach for both volleyball and basketball and helped lead the team to Bi-District, Area, and Regional Championships. In 2015, she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she married her husband, Joshua Usher, a firefighter, and started their family. They have two children, Tenlee (10) and Stetson (15).
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Coach Usher began her head coaching career at Miller High School, where she successfully rebuilt and transformed the volleyball program over three years. She was later selected by local coaches to lead the Coastal Bend North All-Star Volleyball Team. In 2023, she accepted the Head Volleyball Coach position in Axtell, Texas, guiding the team to the first district championship in school history and an Area Championship appearance. In 2025, she was selected to coach in the Central Texas FCA North vs. South All-Star Game. Through strong relationships and an extensive coaching network, Coach Usher has now found her home at The Colony High School, where she leads the volleyball program as Head Coach.