Taryn Reitsma

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Goalkeeper
High School:
Waukee HS
Hometown:
West Des Moines, Iowa
Major:
Chemistry

PRONUNCIATION

2022 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Did not appear during her sophomore season

2021 | FRESHMAN
• Played in one game during her first collegiate campaign with the Gophers
• Made her Minnesota debut in goal at home against Wyoming (Sept. 5) playing the final 25 minutes and helped finish off a combined shutout of the Cowgirls

HIGH SCHOOL
Joined the Gophers as the lone goalkeeper in the 2021 freshman class • During her freshman and sophomore years she helped Waukee High School finish as state semifinalists and state runners-up • Competed for Vision Soccer Academy Select from 2014-19 prior to moving to the Iowa Rush in 2020 • Took home a state title in 2016 with Vision Soccer Academy • Started on the basketball team in high school each of the last two seasons, helping the team reach the state semis twice and finished as the state runner-up in 2018-19.

PERSONAL
Intends to major in Chemistry • Daughter of Deb and Randy • Has two siblings, Brandon and Ahren • Enjoys playing the piano and was a member of the high school choir • Mother, Deb, played softball at Buena Vista in 1992 • Father, Randy, played basketball at Iowa Central Community College in 1986 • Played basketball and soccer in high school where she was a starter in both.

WHY MINNESOTA SOCCER
"I fell in love with campus the first time I visited. I was also very intrigued by the all-female coaching staff, and I love the dynamic that each of them bring to the team. The team environment is great, and I appreciate how much they value developing team culture."