Conversation so far:
What were Tara VanDerveer's early years like?
There were no sports teams for girls when Tara VanDerveer was in high school, but she played a number of sports including basketball, in rec leagues and pickup.
Where was Tara VanDerveer born?
Tara VanDerveer was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, a part of Greater Boston, but grew up in a small town in West Hill, near Schenectady, New York.

Question: Was she very talented at a young age?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Tara VanDerveer very talented at a young age?