Beth McLachlin

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Beth McLachlin
Born
Beth Hollinger

1950 (1950)
EducationB.A., University of Hawaii
OccupationCoach
Known forOlympic athlete
Children3; including Parker McLachlin

Beth McLachlin (nee Hollinger; born 1950) is an American former volleyball player and coach. She competed for Team USA at the 1968 Summer Olympics, 1970 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship, and various Women's NORCECA Volleyball Championship. She is the mother of golfer Parker McLachlin.

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Education and career

McLachlin and her husband Chris moved to Honolulu in 1970. [1] She attended the University of Hawaii where she competed on the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball. As Title IX had been passed upon her enrollment, McLachlin competed on the university's first women's volleyball team in 1974. [2] As a member of the team, McLachlin was elected a United States Volleyball Association All-American twice as she guided them to two Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) National Championships matches. [3] While enrolled in University, McLachlin participated in the 1970 World Games, 1973 World University Games, and was named captain of Team USA in 1976. [4] She was also a member of Team USAs 1968 Olympic Women's Volleyball Team as an alternate and was named United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) Rookie of the Year. [5] During her tenure with Team USA, McLachlin was named a USVBA All-American seven times. [6]

In 1977, McLachlin accepted a position at La Pietra as their athletic director, a role she stayed in until 2000. [7] A few years later, McLachlin was inducted into the University of Hawaii's Sports Circle of Honor. [8] In 2019, McLachlin was inducted into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. [9]

Personal life

McLachlin and her husband Chris have three children together; including golfer Parker McLachlin. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Wei, Leila (August 12, 2009). "Championship blood runs in the McLachlin family". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ Baxter, Kim (October 26, 2011). "Rainbow Wahine mark 40 years since Title IX". hawaii.edu. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "BETH MCLACHLIN". hawaiiathletics.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Hawaii Volleyball". Ontario Daily Report. California. September 28, 1977. Lock-green.svg
  5. ↑ "Beth McLachlin". teamusa.org. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  6. ↑ McCracken, David (May 24, 2019). "McLachlin inducted into USA Volleyball Hall of Fame". hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  7. ↑ Reardon, Dave (May 27, 2000). "McLachlin to retire from La Pietra". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  8. ↑ Baxter, Kim (October 26, 2011). "Historic Rainbow Wahine sports highlights". hawaii.edu. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  9. ↑ "McLachlin Inducted Into USA Volleyball Hall Of Fame". hawaiiathletics.com. January 25, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  10. ↑ Wai, Leila (February 14, 2007). "Beth McLachlin recovers from fall". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
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