Bo Bowman is a nationally recognized tennis professional, coach, and program leader who has helped build one of the most successful tennis programs in the region. A Southern Tennis Association Tennis Pro of the Year and Mississippi Tennis Pro of the Year, Bowman has coached multiple championship teams, served as Head Coach at Blue Mountain College, and represented the region as a USTA Southern Cup Coach. As a player, he achieved the #1 Mississippi Men’s Open ranking and top sectional and national rankings. Nationally ranked Juco player for MGCCC.  His leadership has produced state championships, nationally recognized programs, and award-winning public tennis facilities, while continuing to grow the game of tennis across the community.

Bo Bowman – Professional Accomplishments

Career Honors

• Southern Tennis Association – Tennis Professional of the Year (2011)
  USTA Southern Section (9-State Region)

• Mississippi Tennis Association – Tennis Professional of the Year (2011)

• Mississippi Tennis Association – Tournament Director of the Year (2012)

• Mississippi Tennis Association – Tennis Coach of the Year (2015)
  Awarded to Suzy Bowman

• USTA Southern Coach – 12 & Under Division (2016)

• Mississippi High School Coach of the Year (2017)
  Suzy Bowman

• Special Event of the Year (2018)

Coaching Experience

Blue Mountain College (NAIA)
Head Tennis Coach — 2021–2022
Volunteer Assistant Coach — 2020–2021

USTA Southern Cup Team Coach
2017 & 2018

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Assistant Coach — 2000–2002

Program Success

New Albany High School Tennis

Led teams to multiple 4A State and District Championships

Championship Years:
2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2018 • 2019 • 2021 • 2022

National & State Player Achievements

• #1 Mississippi Men's Open Singles – 2006

• #1 Mississippi Men's Open Doubles – 2008
  Partner: Chad Neclaise

• #1 Mississippi Mixed Doubles (8.0) – 2006
  Partner: Suzy Bowman

• #1 Mississippi Men's 35s Ranking – 2014

• #1 Mississippi Men's 4.5 NTRP

• #2 Southern Section Ranking

• #8 National Ranking

USTA League Championships

• 4.5 Mens State Champions (18 & up) - 2025

• 10.0 Mixed State Champions – 2013
  Southern Section Runner-Up

• 9.5 Combo State Champions – 2011, 2012, 2013

• 9.5 Combo State Champions – 2013 (Tennessee)

• 9.0 Mixed State Champions – 2010

• Open Mixed Champion – 2014
  Partner: Suzy Bowman

• 9.5 Combo Mississippi State Champions – 2007 & 2008

Facility & Community Recognition

• USTA National Award – Outstanding Public Tennis Facility (2013)

• RSI Award – Top Public Park & Tennis Programs (2013)

• Mississippi “Tennis Family of the Year” – 2003
  The Bowman Family