University of Georgia Athletics
Claire Macy - Women's Basketball
Claire Macy
- Title:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Claire Macy was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance in April of 2026 where she coordinates the strength and conditioning efforts for the women’s basketball program. From 2024-26, Macy served as Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant for the men's and women's basketball teams at UGA. In this role, she assisted with daily workouts and collected and interpreted sports science data.
A Chicago native, Macy graduated from Quincy University in 2024 where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Minor in Exercise Science while competing on the soccer team. During her time as a student-athlete, she served as team captain in her senior year and was named 4-time academic all-conference.
In 2022, Macy interned with Olympic Sports at Oregon State University, where she led various women’s and men’s athletic programs. She also interned with their football program in 2023, helping with all conditioning and weightlifting sessions. In her last semester at Quincy University, Macy was a fifth grade student teacher at Iles Elementary in Quincy, Illinois.
Macy is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She received her Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on strength, conditioning, and fitness at UGA in 2026. Macy is also a member of United States of America Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW-L1).
She acquired her passion for athletic performance from her father, Jeff Macy who currently serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health, Wellness, and Sports Performance at Oregon State University. His career also includes experience with the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Her mother, Barb Macy is a personal trainer and her brother, Will, works in education.
A Chicago native, Macy graduated from Quincy University in 2024 where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Minor in Exercise Science while competing on the soccer team. During her time as a student-athlete, she served as team captain in her senior year and was named 4-time academic all-conference.
In 2022, Macy interned with Olympic Sports at Oregon State University, where she led various women’s and men’s athletic programs. She also interned with their football program in 2023, helping with all conditioning and weightlifting sessions. In her last semester at Quincy University, Macy was a fifth grade student teacher at Iles Elementary in Quincy, Illinois.
Macy is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She received her Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis on strength, conditioning, and fitness at UGA in 2026. Macy is also a member of United States of America Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW-L1).
She acquired her passion for athletic performance from her father, Jeff Macy who currently serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health, Wellness, and Sports Performance at Oregon State University. His career also includes experience with the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Her mother, Barb Macy is a personal trainer and her brother, Will, works in education.
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