Paralympian 2016
Hear from Tia
- On representing the United States'I love wearing the USA across my chest. It's literally the best feeling in the world, and I wouldn't want to do it any other way."
CareerTimeline
Most Notable
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Member of the U.S. Women's Sitting Team that was named "Best Paralympic Team" at the 2016 Team USA Awards
Events
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2022 ParaVolley World Championship - Bronze
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2022 Dutch Tournament - Gold
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2020 Exhibitions vs Brazil at Colorado Crossroads
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2019 World ParaVolley World Super 6 - Gold
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2019 Parapan American Games - Gold
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2019 USA Exhibitions vs Canada at Colorado Crossroads
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2019 USA Exhibitions vs Russia at USAV Open Nationals
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2018 ParaVolley World Championships - Silver
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2018 USA Exhibitions vs Russia and Canada at Colorado Crossroads
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2018 USA Exhibitions vs Canada at USAV Open Nationals
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2017 World ParaVolley World Super 6 - Silver
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2017 Exhibition Series vs Canada
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2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro - Gold
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2016 ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup - Gold
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2016 Exhibition Tournament vs. Russia
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2016 Dutch Tournament - 1st
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2015 Parapan American Games - Gold
Personal Highlights
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Tia was born with a congenital birth defect to her left hand
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Tia first began playing volleyball at 13 years old in her hometown, Skiatook
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Parents are Dalton Edwards and Mica Pattillo, Brother's name is Ryan Edwards, Sisters' names are Mikayla Shulanberger and Millie Pattillo