Jason Taylor Travels from NSW
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Jason Taylor's Biography
A popular keynote speaker and MC, Jason Taylor brings a wealth of sporting experience accompanied with humour and feeling to each event. His veteran career has given him many lessons and experiences to share with his audiences.
Jason Taylor has experienced a career of many highlights and many disappointments but says he wouldn't change a thing. The tough times made the successes that much more enjoyable.
A veteran of 12 seasons, and holding a career that has included 276 first grade games across four clubs, (Western Suburbs, North Sydney, Northern Eagles and the Parramatta Eels), Jason retired at 30, after the 2001 Grand Final whilst holding the title of the highest point scorer in the history of Rugby League.
Now, 2006 beckons to be just as exciting for Jason Taylor as he has recently been appointed coach of his beloved Parramatta Eels. Since retiring, as well as enhancing his media profile with Channel Nine and their rugby league coverage, he has been honing his coaching skills. As a result, his appointment from assistant to head coach has given this gifted player a chance to demonstrate that his talents can grow from star player to head coach.
At Parramatta, Jason not only broke the NRL all time point scoring record but also broke Mick Cronin's record of the most goals scored by an individual. Jason's 2001 team set a new record for the most points scored by a team in one season and they also won the Ken Stephens Award for service to the games both on and off the field. Parramatta Chief Executive, Denis Fitzgerald at the Parramatta presentation night, described Jason Taylor as the most professional player he had seen in 17 years at the helm. In season 2001 he became the highest point scorer of any player in the history of rugby league.
He is now regularly booked as an MC for award presentations and product launches. In his keynote presentation Jason draws on personal experiences and observations from his sporting career while speaking with humour and feeling.
Stepping from key player to media presenter, Jason has recently been contracted by Channel 9 in Sydney to present the 2002 Rugby League season.