Tara Kuk
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Tara Kuk (formerly Burton) lives in Clearwater, FL with her husband Mike and their two dogs Rufus (2 years) and Rylee (1 year). She played volleyball and basketball in high school at Riverview High school in Sarasota, FL, where she grew up. Tara chose volleyball as her athletic pursuit in college and was a second-team All-American NJCAA while at Pasco-Hernando C.C. After transferring to Jacksonville University, Tara was named the TAAC conference player of the year in her senior season. She was also invited to try out for the U.S. National Team in 2000. Tara's currently pursuing a professional beach volleyball career and the #1 ranking on the EVP pro tour. Along with playing volleyball, she is also the varsity volleyball coach and physical education teacher at Palm Harbor University High School in Florida.
| Just the facts | |
| Name | Tara Christine Kuk |
| Nickname | TK, T, Tara B | Birthdate: | 10/31/77 |
| Height: | 6'0" | Hometown: | Sarasota, FL |
| Resides: | Clearwater, FL | College: | Jacksonville University |
| Years Pro: | 4 | Partners: | Kim Whitney Morgan Flarity | Website: | TaraKuk.com | Career Stats: | Tara's BVBinfo profile |
| Inspirations | Life: | The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
| Volleyball: | "You Wish You Hit Like a Girl" |
| Favorites | Food: | Italian |
| Drink: | Amstel Light, Diet Coke | Vacation: | Caribbean |
| Car: | Mustang Convertible | Ice Cream: | B & J Half Baked Yogurt |
| Holiday: | Halloween (b-day) and Christmas |
| Top Fives | Movies: | Hope Floats, The Notebook, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Mr. Holland's Opus, Ace Ventura |
| TV: | American Idol, Two and a Half Men, America's Next Top Model, Any Dance Show, House | CD's: | Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Now That's What I Call Music (any), Mary Mary, Kelly Clarkson |
| Books: | The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, A Million Little Pieces, The Memory of Running, The Giving Tree
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| Seven Silly Questions | 1. If you could have one super power, what would it be? | FLY | 2. If you were stuck on a deserted island, what is the one thing you would want? | My husband Mike | 3. What is your guilty pleasure? | Ice cream: anytime anywhere | 4. Who is your hero? | My dad Rick | 5. What frightens you? | Losing loved ones. Insects. | 6. If you could meet anyone, who would it be? | Martin Luther King, Jr. | 7. If you didn't play volleyball, what would you do? | Open a B & B with my husband targeting "active lifestyles". Possibly continue teaching. Maybe become a personal shopper or event planner. |