Blythewood loses a third head coach
By Thomas Grant Jr.
For the second time in three weeks, Blythewood High School is searching for a new boys’ head coach.
Last Thursday, boys’ soccer coach Robby Seltzer had officially left the Bengals’ program to take a similar position at River Bluff High School. He replaces Thad Miller, who was promoted in 2024 to succeed coaching legend Phil Savitz.
“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Setzler to the Gator family to lead our men’s soccer program,” said Andrew Peckham, River Bluff Athletics Director in a press release. “His outstanding track record of winning championships at multiple stops as a head coach, combined with his tactical expertise and passion for student-athlete development, makes him the perfect leader to continue to move River Bluff soccer forward as a strong competitor at the highest level in the state.”
Seltzer comes over to The Swamp with a career record of 131-58-12 over 10 seasons. He just completed his seventh season at Blythewood, where he led the Bengals to three region titles, a pair of Nike Palmetto Cup championships and a 37-6-2 record the past two seasons.
Seltzer’s departure comes on the heels of head coach Travis Poole leaving the baseball program. He’s headed to A.C. Flora where he replaces coaching legend Andy Hallett.
Hallett posted over 600 victories and just led the Falcons to their eighth state title under his leadership. He’s leaving to become the athletics director and baseball coach at Midlands STEM in Winnsboro.
Since April, the school has also had an opening for head boys’ golf coach. The Bengals tied for ninth place at this year’s tournament.
(Photo by River Bluff High School)
