Mary Scovel named 2019 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year

Atlanta, Georgia — Mary “Roonie” Scovel, of Gulf Coast State College, has been named the 2019 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on March 7, 2019.

“The WBCA is proud to name Mary Scovel as the 2019 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year,” said Danielle Donehew, executive director of the WBCA. “Mary was selected as the winner by her peers after leading her team to an exceptional season in the wake of much adversity. The WBCA recognizes and applauds her leadership example in serving her team and continued rebuilding efforts in her Gulf Coast community.”

This season, Scovel’s 21st as head coach, the Lady Commodores finished the regular season with a 20-5 record. Last year, she led the team to a 28-4 record and its 17th conference championship, 12th regional championship and a fourth-place finish in the NJCAA National Championship. As head coach of Gulf Coast, she has 595 wins and only 82 losses. She has also led the team to become the first Florida junior college to win a national title in women’s basketball with championships in 2017, 2016, 2010, 2008 and 20013.

“The United States Marine Corps proudly recognizes Mary Scovel for her leadership with the Lady Commodores and her commitment to women’s basketball,” said Lieutenant Colonel Christian Devine, national director, marketing and communications, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. “The hard work and dedication needed to achieve this recognition from HIS/HERS peers embodies the fighting spirit of all Marines.”

The WBCA Two-Year College National Coach of the Year is selected by a committee of coaches. This year’s finalists were:

Visit www.wbca.org/recognize/ to see a list of past recipients.