Jocelyn Lawrence – Head Coach
jocelyn.lawrence@bellevuecollege.edu
(425) 564-2031
Jocelyn Lawrence recently completed her twelfth season at the helm of Bellevue College volleyball after taking over the program in 2014. Jocelyn was an assistant for the Bulldogs the previous three seasons (2011-2013).
Lawrence has taken the Bulldogs to new heights with consistent rankings and finishes in the top five the last four seasons. She led Bellevue to four consecutive region titles as well through 2024.
Player development-wise, Lawrence has landed AVCA All-Americans for the last five years, with Mya Hejl, Olivia Deckard, Tommi Gallucci, Marin Mackey, Ariana Bilby, all receiving honors from 2025 to 2021 respectively. Avery Dyer was Lawrence’s
Lawrence has also taken the program to new heights with a long alumni list of players transferring on and playing at the four year level. Martin (Univerisity of Texas-Arlington), Bilby (Seattle U/Boise State), and Kate Hansen (Portland State) are recent Bulldogs who have transferred to NCAA Division I schools.
This past fall in 2025, Bellevue dominated the NWAC and finished second overall at the NWAC Championships, falling to Treasure Valley. It was their second title match with the last being in 2017. The ‘dogs were ranked in the top two the entire year in the coaches’ polls.
In 2023 Lawrence led Bellevue to the North Region title with an 11-1 record (28-6 overall). At the NWAC Championships, Lawrence led the squad to a fifth place finish overall.
Lawrence had a memorable season in 2017 as the squad rallied in the loser’s bracket to make it all the way to the championship game, finishing runner-up in one of Bellevue’s all-time best finishes at the NWAC Championships. In 2016, the Bulldogs finished seventh at the NWAC Championship tournament, compiling a 36-10 overall mark, one of the best all-time season records for BC.
The Bulldogs also finished seventh at the NWAC Championship tournament in 2015 after finishing second in the Northern Region record with a 9-3 mark and 23-16 overall record.
Jocelyn was born and raised in Kansas where she competed at Hesston College in Hesston, Kan. and was named NJCAA National Player of the Week and a 2007 NJCAA Division II Volleyball All-American.
Lawrence resides in Fall City with her husband Martin and has four children; Deacon John, Lillian Nicole, Keifer Joseph, and Lainey Lynn.
Mackenzie Johnson – Assistant Coach
Coach Mackenzie Johnson joins the Bulldogs staff for her first season as an assistant coach. Originally from the Seattle area, Mackenzie graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Sports Management. As a former club, beach, and varsity volleyball player, she has always had a passion for developing athletes both on and off the court.
Mackenzie currently coaches club volleyball, leads private lessons, facilitates Prep Dig showcase events, and specializes in strength and conditioning to help athletes perform at their highest level. She is also working toward earning her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
She currently resides in Kenmore with her fiancé Anthony.
Madison Turner – Assistant Coach
Coach Madison Turner joins the Bulldog staff for her first season as an assistant coach after concluding her 2023 season as a player with the Bulldogs. Madison continued her education at Green River community college and is now pursuing her degree at WGU in Elementary Education.
Since her time as a player for the Bulldogs, Madison has had the opportunity to coach Club at NPJ VBC and Phenom VBC and coach High School Volleyball Auburn Riverside High school. Turner has been in both head and assistant coaching positions.
She currently resides in Auburn while finishing her degree.
Last Updated August 17, 2026
