Tiffany began playing volleyball in middle school for Dodd Jr. High School in Cheshire, Connecticut. Playing both 7th and 8th grade, this natural leader was selected captain in 8th grade. Over the next 4 years, Cheshire High School under the coaching of Sue Bavone, a future Connecticut Women’s Volleyball Hall of Fame member Class of 2021, the Rams would benefit from Tiffany’s talents. “These years are where my love of the sport really grew and are still considered some of the best years of my life” notes Tiffany.
As a first-year student, Tiffany played on Junior Varsity in the setter position, and had some playing time on varsity as a defensive specialist. In 1996, the Rams would capture the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship. During her sophomore year, she played on varsity rotating between the setter and defensive specialist positions. The team won the tough SCC Housatonic Division Championship, as well as the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class L State Championship.
In 1998 as a junior, Tiffany was selected Captain of the team and garnered the setter position. The Rams found a great fit, as the team would win both the SCC Championship and the CIAC Class L State Championship. She was once again named Captain of the team her senior year. The team would win the SCC Championship, and finish runner-up in the CIAC Class L State Tournament. Tiffany received accolades at the end of her senior campaign including,
New Haven Register All Area Team, First Team All-State selection, All- Housatonic Division, Scholar Athlete Award, Sports Page Player of the Month, Waterbury Republican Player of the Week, and was a participant in the Senior All-State Game. She completed her volleyball career at Cheshire High School with a remarkable record of 93-6.
Currently living in North Andover, Massachusetts Tiffany is a kindergarten special education teacher and is married to Chris Ross. They have two children, Carter (9) and Avery (7). “Over the years I have had many inspirations which have led me to where I am today. Both of my parents’ drive, energy, determination, and positive attitudes have helped me to become a successful educator. In addition, my two older sisters (April and Jackie) influenced much of my life by leading me as role models. They both were the reason I began playing volleyball and are the reason that I moved to Massachusetts where I now have a family. Coach Sue Bavone influenced me by always teaching me, encouraging me to excel, and providing me with a positive and happy environment during my volleyball career so that I built a strong foundation of teamwork. My husband and children inspire me every day to live a happy and healthy life”, Tiffany reflects.