Mac Hancock swam competitively for 16 years for the Tidal Waves, Medina Makos, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, and Grove City College. As a sprinter, Mac posted top program times in the 50 and 100 freestyle at Grove City College as well as anchoring two school record-breaking relays, the 200 and 400 medley relays. Mac coached the Tidal Waves from 2018 through 2022.