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MORRISTOWN, TN – Former Walters State Lady Senator Makenzie Jenkins is returning to Morristown, joining Megan Blaylock’s Walters State volleyball coaching staff as an assistant.

Jenkins played at Walters State from 2017-2019.

“I’m excited to welcome Makenzie back to Walters State as an assistant coach,” Blaylock said. “Having been through the program herself, her first-hand experience and knowledge of the program will be invaluable to our current and future athletes. I’m looking forward to seeing her step into this new role and share her passion of the sport with future Lady Senators.”

Jenkins has been around the Lakeway Area her whole life, spending her high school years at Cocke County High School. Jenkins played varsity volleyball at Cocke County all four years and participated in club volleyball for five years.

Following her time at Cocke County, Jenkins came to Walters State. In her two years as a Lady Senator, Walters State won two Region VII Titles. Jenkins played in 21 matches her freshman season and in 29 her sophomore season. Jenkins had 94 sets and 182 kills during her sophomore year.

Jenkins began her coaching career in 2020, coaching the Smoky Mountain School. Jenkins then moved on and has been an assistant coach at Cocke County for the past two years.

Jenkins has an A.S. in Health Sciences from Walters State and is a full-time licensed Aesthetician.