Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard, a rising star in Australian basketball and Revital Health ambassador, has already made a significant mark on the sport by the age of 24. Hailing from rural Kalgoorlie, Mackenzie moved to Perth as a teenager to represent Western Australia at the national level. After playing college basketball for Hawaii, she returned to join the Perth Lynx in 2020, quickly becoming one of the team’s standout players. Her impressive achievements also include winning the 2022 NBL1 West and National championships with the Warwick Senators.
Off the court, Mackenzie is dedicated to maintaining her fitness and recovery, utilising Revital Health’s services to support her wellbeing. As part of the Revital family, she shares her insights on how she balances elite performance with optimal recovery strategies.
In this episode, Mackenzie discusses:
- Her rise to fame and path to professional basketball
- Managing health concerns, including an arthritis diagnosis
- The importance of women in sport and breaking barriers
- The value of recovery and mental resilience
- The role of HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) in concussion recovery
- The mindset and effort required for elite performance
Tune in to learn how Mackenzie maintains her edge both physically and mentally, balancing the demands of top-tier sport with holistic health practices.