Macy is entering her fifth year as an Age Group Site Director for the YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA) Swim Team in Raleigh, North Carolina. At YOTA, Macy leads a site of roughly 100 age group athletes and serves as the Communications Director for the team. During her time at YOTA, the team has consistently won the Upper Southeast Regional YMCA Championships, placed in the top 10 at the North Carolina Age Group Championships, and finished in the top 10 at YMCA Nationals.
Before her time at YOTA, Macy coached for the Nittany Lion Aquatic Club while she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University. She recently furthered her education by earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Macy values the mental health of her athletes and leads many mental wellness initiatives for her team. She recently co-created RISE: The Climb To Confident program for teenage girls at YOTA and plans to continue leading efforts like this to support all athletes.
