Mackenzie McGuire '22 Recruiting Profile

I am a standing 6'2",  solid and strong  player with a love of volleyball!  In my collegiate career, I would like to pursue something in the sports medical field focusing on helping improve athletic performance by preventing and recovering from injuries.  Other areas I am drawn to are Psychology, Pharmacy and Dentistry.  I have been a team player, starting at the age of 8, two years playing softball and the last 7 years playing Club volleyball, 3 years of school ball, knowing that it takes a team to be successful!  I love to have fun on and off the court, but take the sport seriously as I have a great passion for volleyball.  Everyday I strive to perform at the highest level for my coaches, team mates, family, as well as myself.  I continue to grow physically and mentally in the game every day and soak up as much as I can from my coaches and peers.  I like to encourage my team mates on and off the court.  

The 2019 Season is where I received the nickname of “Big Mac”.  Our team had 11 Seniors with several heavy hitters who were so much fun to play with and learn from.  I ended the school season with 254 kills, 63 blocks, 33 aces and 93 digs  I received the award for highest Offensive hitter with a .312% and 1st Team All-Conference player.  My 2020 Season was a bit different with Covid.  I had to quarantine twice, missing several strong opponent games including Regionals.  I ended the season with 349 kills, 42 Blocks, 24 Aces, 153 digs, was highest offensive hitter with a .265% and 1st Team All-Conference Player.

Focusing on my academics is a high priority to me, ranging from a 3.9 to a 4.0, making National Junior Honor Society my Freshman and Sophomore year and National Honor Society my Junior year.  I balance a busy family life, with 1 older brother, 1 younger autistic brother and 2 younger sisters, I baby sit, do school work and volleyball every day.  I mentioned my brother that is autistic because he has helped me develop a deep appreciation for individuals that have special needs.  His situation has taught me to encourage, support and help develop others to help them achieve their goals in life.

Achievements:

3 Year Varsity Starter 

2020 1st Team All Conference

2020 All Tournament @ Norman and Owasso High School

2019 1st Team All Conference

2019 All Tournament @ Norman, Bishop Kelly, and Owasso High School

2019 All Tournament @ President’s Day Tournament in St. Louis

2019 Member of the USA High Performance A1 Select Team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2018 Member of the Oklahoma High Performance Team

2017 Member of the Oklahoma High Performance Team

I feel honored and humbled to have had these opportunities to receive the accolades and privilege of playing with highly talented and competitive athletes that love the game of volleyball as much as myself and am excited about continuing my career in volleyball in college and beyond.

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