Tessa grew up in Round Rock, Texas where she played for Stony Point High School, as well as played club for Austin Juniors, from 2015-2019. She went on to play at Texas State University as a Middle Blocker where she competed in four Conference Championships, won two, and played in the NCAA tournament twice. Tessa was selected on two All Tournament teams, as well as earned multiple Academic awards and accolades. She recently graduated with a degree in Exercise Sports Science, with a goal of pursuing a graduate program for Physical Therapy. This is her first season coaching at Austin Juniors and is very excited to help young athletes grow and share her love for the game!