12  Tara Telford
	Class: Senior Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada High School: Bellerose Comp Height: 5-7 Position: Defender/Midfielder Experience: 3L Major: Mathematical Sciences

2010 (Junior) - Hard-nosed, blue collar defender that saw action in 11 contests ... Helped the Tiger defense to record 11 shutouts, including five of which coming against Conference USA opponents.

2009 (Sophomore) - Played in 19 matches, starting 18 ... Helped the defense post a single-season school record 12 shutouts ... Registered two shots on goal in the 1-0 victory at UCF.

2008 (Freshman) -Saw action in 11 games ... Earned first career start against Mississippi State, playing a season-high 80 minutes ... Had a season-high two shots against UALR ... Received the C-USA Commissioner's Medal for her academic excellence.

Prior to Memphis -At Bellerose Composite High School, played midfield on the varsity squad ... Coached by Mike Thompson ... In 2007, was named most valuable player ... Played club soccer for the Edmonton Angels and the Edmonton Strikers coached by Kevin Poissant ... Team was named the 2007 Outdoor Provincial champions ... Team attended the club nationals in 2007 ... Also won the Indoor Provincial Championship in 2004, 2006 and 2007 ... Played for the Alberta Provincial Team from 2003-06 ... Was named captain of her team in 2004 ... Team won two bronze medals at nationals ... Was a part of the 2005 Western Canada Training Camp ... Current member of the U20 Canadian National Pool ... Has been a member of the Canadian Youth National Pool since 2004.

Personal -Daughter of Brian and Susan Telford ... Has an older sister, Angela ... Recorded academic honors every year of high school ... Enjoys snowboarding, running and playing volleyball.