Mackenzie Parsons

I first began coaching at my volleyball club, Coast, by helping run skills clinics to raise money for a team trip to Japan with my 17s club team over Spring Break. As I became more consistent with these clinics, I realized how much I genuinely enjoyed working with younger athletes. Watching them grow, gain confidence, and develop their skills quickly became the most rewarding part of the experience. Because of that, I continued coaching well beyond my Japan trip, spending the next two summers working with athletes of all ages and levels, from brand-new beginners to competitive high school seniors. When I started college at Cornell University, I carried that passion with me across the country and joined Athlete to Athlete, a mentorship program where I provide video-call coaching and guidance for younger athletes looking to improve their game. Through both in-person and virtual coaching, I’ve developed a love for connecting with athletes, meeting them where they are, and helping them take the next steps in their journey.