Courtney Knight enters his first season as an assistant coach for South Carolina State University, joining the Bulldog staff in December, 2019.
Former SEC standout Courtney Knight comes to SC State from Mars Hill University where he was an assistant from 2014-2019. There he focused on outfielders, pitchers, and hitters; coaching 10 All-SAC athletes.
Prior to Mars Hill, Knight coached two years at Georgia Gwinnett College, helping start the program in 2012, while beginning his coaching career at Truett McConnell College in 2008.
In addition to collegiate coaching, Knight has worked in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference office assisting the Director of Championships in 2009. Since 2008, Knight has served as a softball camp facilitator and instructor in both Georgia and North Carolina; most recently with DBat Asheville.
A four-year starter (2003-2006) at the University of Georgia, Knight lead the Bulldogs to two SEC championships, four NCAA Regional appearances and four top-10 national rankings.
The Lithonia, GA., native was a two-time All-SEC selection and a three-time All-Southeast Regional pick. The outfielder boasted a career batting average of .344 with a .992 fielding percentage.
Knight earned his bachelor’s degree in 2007 from University of Georgia, and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
