#1 Hailee Mack
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Coach Anders Nelson on Hailee Mack… Hailee was the first athlete to commit to us–her bond to our program and the university will always be special. Hailee’s biggest strength is her drive to reach her potential. She understands the work it takes to be great and has advanced libero skills, especially with her platform. We’re excited to see her inevitable development over the course of the year.
The Mack File
• IMG team captain
• USA National Team Development Program
• USA Team Florida all-star team
• 2024 AUU Nationals open All-American
• IMG Ascender “Hailee Mack” award
• Nick Bollettieri Power of Passion nominee
• Cresere Aude Vanderbilt merit scholarship
• Spanish National Honor Society, principal’s list, service honor roll
• Sacred Heart Academy ambassador
• IMG Academy blue crew and communications intern
• Played club volleyball at KIVA in Kentucky
Personal
• Father, Chris, played DI basketball at Xavier and professionally overseas, current men’s basketball head coach at College of Charleston
• Mother played DI basketball at Dayton
• Sister currently plays volleyball at Flagler College
Why Vanderbilt?
“I chose Vanderbilt because of the coaching staff, the city of Nashville, the high academics and the vision of the new program. I think it would be hard for someone to pass up an opportunity to build a volleyball program from the ground up with the resources and support Vanderbilt Athletics has to offer. We get to set the culture for future teams to come, and that’s what I am most excited for.”
Hailee’s Essentials
Nashville food spot: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
First song on aux: God is by Kanye