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Meet the Team
Our Background
Personal Profile
Mason Willix, the founder and visionary behind Growth Chasers, is a dedicated volleyball coach with an unwavering passion for the sport. Finding her love in volleyball from a young age, she is now determined to cultivate a community where aspiring athletes can elevate their growth to the next level.
Mission: Nurturing Volleyball Excellence, One Player at a Time
Mason's mission with Growth Chasers is clear: to equip elite volleyball players with the guidance, resources, and mentorship necessary to achieve their highest potential. Her commitment, strategic coaching, and holistic skill development inspire athletes and foster a community where volleyball aspirations come to life.
Under Mason's leadership, Growth Chasers has become essential for striving athletes to reach the pinnacle of their volleyball careers. Her vision is to encourage pursuing individual growth to promote team growth creating a legacy of excellence that resonates through each athlete's journey. Mason's passion for volleyball and her commitment to the success of each player positions her as the driving force propelling Growth Chasers toward its mission–– the pursuit of excellence.
Mason Willix - Founder & Coach
Mason's Background & Expertise
July '24 - Present
Curry College
Assistant Head Coach for Women's & Men's Volleyball
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Developing and recruiting a high level team to take over our conference with excellence
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Conduct thorough research on opposing teams, utilizing post-game analysis to refine practice drills and procedures, contributing to the program's advancement toward regional and conference success
December '23 - Present
MGA Volleyball
Head Coach for 15s Regional Team
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Oversee player development, training programs, and competition strategies
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Guided the team to top placements in USA Volleyball Tournaments, showcasing the ability to produce successful results with strategic practice plans
September '23 - July '24
The Cambridge School of Weston
Head Coach Junior Varsity 2 Volleyball
As the head of high school JV, I worked to develop the player’s fundamental skills in preparation for varsity level play. This included serving, passing, and some hitting. The major focus was to get the kids started in the right place so they don’t have to unlearn bad habits later. My goal was to help them have fun in an incredible sport and foster a competitive spirit as they are just developing the skills in this complicated and amazing sport.
December '22 - December '23
Boston United Volleyball Club
Head Coach for 14s-17s Regional Teams
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Led and managed multiple club teams, overseeing player development, training programs, and competition strategies
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Guided the regional teams to top placements in regional tournaments, showcasing the ability to produce successful results in the New England AAU Champions League Conference
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Mentored and motivated players, providing constructive feedback to enhance their performance and promote
Aug '20 - Oct '20
Christian Heritage School
Junior Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Supported the head coach during games, managing substitutions, and providing strategic input
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Grew a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court
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Conducted practices, drills, and scrimmages to refine techniques, player performance, and enhance teamwork
Certifications & Honors
Trustee Merit Scholar
For excellence in academic achievement and extracurricular commitment
USA Volleyball Member
High School Volleyball MVP
NEAAU Member
Gold Medal Squared Clinic
Safe Sport Certified
Proprietary Offerings
Volleyball Assessment Plan (V.A.P.)
Proprietary individualized plan that highlights strength, athletic goals, gaps, and solutions to improve based on the latter.
Locations Near You
We host lessons at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, but we are always looking for more! Comment on the contact page with new locations, or let us know if you want us to
find a park near you!
We also can do lessons in your own backyard with our outdoor nets.
Indoor Lessons
Offered all year round
MASSACHUSETTS
Danvers
Danvers Indoor Sports
Fitchburg
Game On Fitchburg
Milton
Curry College
Weston
Cambridge School of Weston
Outdoor Lessons
Offered Spring, Summer, & Fall!
MASSACHUSETTS
Cambridge
Hoyt Field
East Boston
East Boston Memorial Park
Milton
Curry College
Newton
Oak Hill Middle School
South Boston
Moakley Park
Watertown
Arsenal Community Park
Wellesley
Warren Park
Virtual Lessons
Offered all year round
ANYWHERE!
Whether it is getting recruited, improving in club, or simply a love for the sport, virtual lessons are a great way to hone your craft.
How It Works:
Starting with an initial consultation call to get a feel for your skill level and atheltic goals, together we create a plan to success.
Virtual lessons include personalized exercises, workouts, and drills to complete throughout the lesson package.
Once you get a hang of a drill, you film yourself or your kid performing the drill.
We hop on a 30 min call per lesson where we breakdown and disect what you have been working on and what are the biggest areas of opportunity for growth moving forward.
Lesson content is planned based on improvement and athletic goals.