Hobart and William Smith Colleges

30 July 2025 Career Trajectory: McKenzie Mandyck '26 at Hartford Athletic

McKenzie Mandyck '26 has worked this summer as a game day operations and events intern for Hartford Athletic in Connecticut. 

"It has been really eye-opening to see all the behind-the-scenes operational work that goes into a smooth experience for the players, coaches, referees and fans." McKenzie Mandyck '26

Name: McKenzie Mandyck '26 

Major: Sociology 

Career Plan Before HWS: A career in sports 

Internship Responsibilities: Assisting with match day events, assuring compliance with match timelines, communicating information with the press box, and technical placement of equipment.

"It has been really eye-opening to see all the behind-the-scenes operational work that goes into a smooth experience for the players, coaches, referees and fans. I am hoping to learn more about this type of work and gain the necessary experience in order to be ready for a similar career post-graduation.”

Other Work: Junior Celtics Academy, assistant coach 

"I love being in an environment where I can give back to all that basketball has given me by mentoring the next generation of players."

Experience: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member, Heron Society Board member

Influential Advisor: William Smith Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber 

Athletics: Mandyck is a three-year member of the William Smith basketball team. She has appeared in 71 career games for the Herons, starting three. Mandyck has averaged 1.9 points per game, 1.2 rebounds per game and 0.8 assists per game in her career. She was recognized as a CSC Academic All-District selection in 2025 and is a two-time Liberty League All-Academic. The guard from West Hartford, Conn. dropped a career-high 12 points against RIT in 2023 and grabbed a career-high five rebounds against Skidmore in 2025.

Mandyck '26 on William Smith Basketball

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