Danielle MacKnight begins her first year as head coach of the Adelphi University women's volleyball team after serving as interim head coach for the past six months.

Prior to her appointment, MacKnight had been the assistant coach for the past two seasons, helping Adelphi to 31-25 overall record.

MacKnight earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Stony Brook in 2005, where she was a four-year member and starter on the Seawolves volleyball team from 2001-04. She currently holds the school record for block assists in a career (318) and holds the single match record for attack percentage (.800).

In addition MacKnight is ranked second all-time in total blocks (425) and third in blocks per game (1.06).

Born and raised in Valley Stream, N.Y. MacKnight attended Valley Stream Central High School where she lettered in both volleyball and basketball. She also won a gold medal in 2000 at the Empire State Games.

She is currently pursing a master's in physical education at Adelphi University.