Norval McKenzie was a RB for Vanderbilt (01-04) and he led the team in rushing in 2003 and 2004. He returned to Vandy as a graduate assistant in 2008 and 2009 and his coaching career has only skyrocketed since then. He was an assistant at Arkansas State prior to 2019 and he was a Broyles Award finalist as RB coach for the Red Wolves. The Broyles is the national assistant coach of the year award.
He's now at the University of Louisville and he is crushing it on the recruiting trail. Here's a link to his profile:
https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/norval-mckenzie/1957
The relevant section about his time in Black and Gold:
McKenzie was a four-year football letterman for Vanderbilt (2001-04), where he rushed for 1,411 career yards. He battled back from a serious leg injury his sophomore year to lead Vanderbilt in rushing as both a junior and senior.
McKenzie earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education, political science, and American history in 2005. He completed his master’s degree in education at Vanderbilt in 2010.
Following graduation, he began his coaching career at Hiram (Ga.) High School, working two seasons there before returning to Vanderbilt as a graduate assistant coach for the 2008 and 2009 campaigns.
Could be a rising star in the coaching ranks and one to keep an eye on.
He's now at the University of Louisville and he is crushing it on the recruiting trail. Here's a link to his profile:
https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/norval-mckenzie/1957
The relevant section about his time in Black and Gold:
McKenzie was a four-year football letterman for Vanderbilt (2001-04), where he rushed for 1,411 career yards. He battled back from a serious leg injury his sophomore year to lead Vanderbilt in rushing as both a junior and senior.
McKenzie earned an undergraduate degree in secondary education, political science, and American history in 2005. He completed his master’s degree in education at Vanderbilt in 2010.
Following graduation, he began his coaching career at Hiram (Ga.) High School, working two seasons there before returning to Vanderbilt as a graduate assistant coach for the 2008 and 2009 campaigns.
Could be a rising star in the coaching ranks and one to keep an eye on.
