Ava Tankersley: The Razorbacks' Tank

What’s in a nickname? For Arkansas soccer standout Ava Tankersley…everything. “Tank” is an apt nickname. Tall, athletic, and full of offensive firepower, Tankersley has bulldozed her way through opponents and ranks among the best in the country in assists.

But make no mistake, the junior forward likes to score, too.

Athletic success runs in the family. Her dad played in the big leagues with the Padres, and her mom’s a marathon runner. It’s given her an easy career goal—matching her parents.

It takes hard work to get to that level, and Tank has Arkansas coach Colby Hale to thank for reaching new heights. Her performances have been off the charts for a program that has won three-straight SEC titles in the three years she’s been on campus.

Watch the latest episode The Hog Pod: Face To Face as Hogs+ senior contributor Clay Henry sits down to hear Ava Tankersley’s story of how she’s developed into a key cog for Razorback soccer, what her expectations are for this season, and much more.