Courtney Bobo-McKenzie named head volleyball coach for SCF Manatees
BRADENTON, Fla. — Following an extensive search, Courtney Bobo-McKenzie has officially been named the head coach for the SCF volleyball team.
“Courtney stood out from the beginning due to her experience in NJCAA Region 8 and her ties to Florida volleyball recruiting as a club coach,” said athletic director Nick Cichielo. “She has demonstrated tremendous enthusiasm partnered with a calm and decisive demeanor, which I think will translate well to the college level. I look forward to seeing how she develops in her new role.”
A native of Brandon, Florida, Bobo-McKenzie joins the Manatees while from Sumner High School (2020-24) in Riverview, Florida. She also works as the head coach for the Florida Elite Volleyball Academy (FEVA) U17 and U18 teams.
“First, I want to thank Nick (Cichielo) for give me this wonderful opportunity,” said Bobo-McKenzie. “Becoming a college coach is something I have wanted since I started my coaching journey after my playing days were over. I am looking forward to working with the team to become the best student-athletes they can possibly be. We will embrace the community while also working hard to become the best team possible. With hard work and dedication, we can accomplish great things this year.”
“What I’m looking forward to the most is establishing the talent that comes throughout Florida. I’m also looking for to building and growing the volleyball program.”
Bobo-Mckenzie started her volleyball career at Brandon Senior High School (2006-10). After completing her senior year and graduating, she enrolled at Broward College (2010) before transferring to Palm Beach State College (2011-12). Following her stints at the junior college level, she would enroll at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina where she helped the Tigers to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Tournament.
Bobo-McKenzie would then enroll at the University of South Florida where she received her bachelor’s degree in communications and then earn her masters in Clinical Mental Health at Webster University before she became a school counselor in Hillsborough County and the head coach for Sumner High School in 2020 where she helped the Stingrays to four straight district tournament appearances.
Bobo-McKenzie will look to build around four returners from last season and lead them to another appearance in states.
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