University of South Dakota Athletics

A May 2014 graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University, Taylor Piper joined the athletic training staff ahead of the 2014-15 season as a graduate assistant. Piper serves as the trainer for the women's basketball team.

Piper has been working in athletic training rooms since 2011. She worked with DWU's football, baseball, soccer and volleyball programs. Additionally, Piper spent the spring of 2013 working with Dakota Physical Therapy where she observed initial injury evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. She also brings experience of post-operation ACL reconstruction from the AT Room/Rehabilitation.

Piper received her B.S. in athletic training. During her time on campus she was a captain on the Tiger's basketball team, a member of the athletic training club, and worked as a peer tutor.