Zinser named interim head coach of Kenyon volleyball program

Tommy Bell, Kenyon College’s Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation announced today the appointment of Macey Zinser as interim head coach of the Owls’ volleyball program.

Zinser was previously hired as the program’s assistant coach, but with the departure of Madison Schweitzer, the Owls head coach for the last two seasons, Zinser was lifted into the interim role.

“I’m incredibly honored to be named interim head volleyball coach at Kenyon and grateful for the trust placed in me,” Zinser said. “I’m excited to build strong relationships with our student-athletes and to continue elevating this program both on and off the court. This opportunity means so much to me, and I’m eager to build a program with student-athletes who have such tremendous potential.”

Zinser comes to Gambier following a highly successful stint as a graduate assistant coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she played an integral role in one of the most accomplished stretches in program history. During the 2024 season, the Cougars posted a 31-5 record and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time ever. In 2025, MVNU followed with a 27-9 campaign, another Sweet 16 appearance, and a No. 10 final national rank. 

Prior to her time in Mount Vernon, Zinser gained experience at her alma mater, Lourdes University, serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the men’s volleyball program during the spring of 2024. She worked as a content creator for Lourdes’ men’s and women’s volleyball teams too, managing social media and producing game-day and promotional content across multiple platforms. 

Zinser’s coaching background also includes club volleyball, serving as a head coach at Athlete Headquarters, where she directed both 14- and 18-year-old teams while assisting athletes through the collegiate recruiting process. 

“Over the past three years, I intentionally developed my coaching portfolio and feel prepared to lead a program of my own,” Zinser said. “This is an exciting new chapter and I’m ready to get started with a great group of student-athletes.”

A former five-year student-athlete at Lourdes, Zinser earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management before completing a master’s degree in organizational management at MVNU in March 2025.