Melissa McIntosh

Coach Mel started playing club volleyball at 11 years old and quickly fell in love with the game. She went on to play volleyball at Emmaus High School before earning a full scholarship to continue her career at Barton College in Wilson, NC. During her time at Barton, Mel earned numerous honors, including multiple years as an All-Conference First Team selection, and reached 1,000 career digs and 1,000 career kills.  She graduated with a BS in Accounting and also holds an MBA.

After college, Mel began coaching boys’ volleyball, and four years ago, she found her way back to Crosscourt—the club where her own volleyball journey began. She coaches the girls’ volleyball team at LMMS as well.

Mel is married to her husband, Cam, and together they have three children, Caius, Kaedryn, and Liana. They enjoy all things outdoors including camping, hiking, paddleboarding, going to the beach, and playing with their dog, Zuri.  When the great outdoors isn’t an option, they enjoy escape rooms and watching football, especially the Eagles!

Whether she is coaching older teams or working with athletes in the developmental program, Mel places a strong emphasis on fundamentals, proper technique, and building the skills each player needs to reach their full potential.

Coaching is about more than just the physical side of the game. Helping athletes develop confidence, mental toughness, and a love for volleyball has been one of the greatest joys of her coaching journey. She is grateful for this opportunity and excited to be back for another season!