Kailey McKnight - Staff Directory
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University of North Florida Volleyball announced the addition of Assistant Coach Kailey McKnight on May 14, 2026.
McKnight was a key player for North Florida's program from 2021-2025. She ranks top five in program history in kills, points, and total attacks. McKnight ranks top 10 in program history in digs, aces and aces per set. In her six seasons with the Ospreys, McKnight was named a 2025 and 2023 ASUN Conference All-Tournament Team selection, in addition to a 2023 Third Team All-ASUN honoree.
In her final season as an Osprey, McKnight surpassed 1,000-career kills at North Alabama on Nov. 2. She notched a career-high 24 kills in her final River City Rumble match against Jacksonville on Oct. 30, 2025.
McKnight's decorated career was highlighted by her junior year in 2023. She ranked second in the ASUN in kills and points and ranked top-five in the conference in aces and kills per set. To cap off her sensational 2023 campaign, McKnight surpassed career highs with 1,068 attacks, 474 points, 400 kills, 46 aces and 3.28 kills per set.
McKnight excelled in the classroom and was a five-time ASUN Academic Honor Roll recipient. She was named to the 2025-26 Academic All-ASUN team as a graduate student.
After earning her bachelor's degree from North Florida in 2024, McKnight earned her MBA from UNF in 2026.
