Teams & Coaches

Fall Sports

MS Cross Country

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Kristin Depp

A love of running begins in Middle School under the guidance of our caring and talented coaching staff. The team practices during the fall at Audubon Park two to three times a week with usually one meet per week.

Accolades: Our girls work hard and consistently finish near the top of meet standings.

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MS Swimming

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Mandy Lilly, Amy Nusbaum & Cassie Schmitt

Middle School girls are introduced to the sport of swimming with twice a week practices after school at the local YMCA. The girls have the opportunity to compete in swim meets five times per season.

Accolades:  While our Middle School program is more of an introductory experience our focus is on improving times and having fun.

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5th Grade Grey Volleyball

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Amy Nusbaum & Scott Western

This is the starting point or introduction to volleyball. The girls learn basic skills such as serving and passing, as well as how to rotate.

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6th Grade Red Volleyball

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Amy Nusbaum & Scott Western

Skills such as serving and passing are strengthened and finessed. The girls are also introduced to setting and hitting at this stage of development.

Accolades: Three time lead champions.

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7/8th Grade Grey Volleyball

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Amber Labat '15, Amy Nusbaum & Scott Western

This is the next step in our esteemed volleyball program. Higher level skills and strategies are implemented and practiced.

Accolades: This is level two in the progression of our volleyball program.

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7/8th Grade Red Volleyball

Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Amber Labat '15, Amy Nusbaum & Scott Western

8th grade volleyball is the final stepping stone before our girls enter our successful Upper School volleyball program. 

Accolades: League Champions in 2006, 2007 and 2016, our 8th grade volleyball team is our most competitive Middle School team. Technique and fundamentals are advanced as they are one step away from joining our Upper School program.

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US Cross Country

Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Aislinn Roberts

Very successful program with a strong history of success. Focus is on commitment and hard work with the hopes of girls becoming life-long runners.

Accolades:
State Runner-up: 2007, 2014
District Champions: 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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US JV Volleyball

Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Andy Kutcher '05

Younger US Players fine tune their skills and practice the important aspect of dedication and commitment needed to represent McGehee on the Varsity team.

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US Varsity Volleyball

Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Val Whitfield-Dunn & Andy Kutcher '05

Elite program that emphasizes commitment, teamwork, and excellence.

Accolades:
State Champions: 1981, 1986, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2015
State Runner-up: 2002, 2006, 2009, 2017, 2020
District Champions: 1983, 1985, 1986, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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US Swimming

Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Jarlyn Johnson

Small but mighty team that puts in plenty of time in the pool perfecting stroke technique.

Accolades:
District Runner-up: 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Individual State Champions: Kelly Becker (1995) 100m Freestyle, Amanda Gilbert (2009) 50M Freestyle

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Winter Sports

5/6th Grade Basketball

Division: Middle School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Jack Adler & Amy Nusbaum

Introduction to McGehee Basketball. Skills and strategies are practiced and implemented during game play.

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7/8th Grade Basketball

Division: Middle School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): TBA

Skills and terminology are practiced and implemented in game play. Students continue to understand the importance of teamwork.

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MS Grey Soccer

Division: Middle School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Emilie Montgomery, Amy Nusbaum & Caroline Pixberg 

Advanced MS Soccer program works on technique and concepts to prepare students for McGehee’s Varsity Soccer program.

Accolades: Consistently finish near the top of league standings.

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MS Red Soccer

Division: Middle School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Sheldon Green, Emilie Montgomery, Amy Nusbaum & Caroline Pixberg

Introduction to McGehee Soccer. Skills and strategies are practiced and implemented during game play.

Accolades: Developmental team focused on skill development and fun!

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US Basketball

Division: Upper School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Jack Adler, Amy Nusbaum & Robert Pearson

Commitment and effort are stressed for our Basketball team. Strong detail to teamwork.

Accolades:
Regional Finalist: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
District Champions: 2016
Bi-District Playoffs: 2016, 2020, 2021

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US Soccer

Division: Upper School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Mark French & Madison Trauth

Strong Varsity program that trains and competes 6-7 days per week during the season. Teamwork and commitment are stressed.

Accolades:
State Semi-Finalist: 2019, 2022
State Quarter-Finalist: 2007, 2009, 2018, 2020, 2023
District Champions: 2007
Regional Finalist: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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Spring Sports

MS Softball

Division: Middle School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Amber Labat '16

Introduction to McGehee Softball. Skills and strategies are practiced and implemented during game play.

Accolades: Two-time League Champions

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MS Tennis

Division: Middle School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): TBA

Introduction to McGehee Tennis. Skills and strategies are practiced and implemented during Doubles Match play.

Accolades: Teams finish near the top of league standings.

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MS Track & Field

Division: Middle School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Amy Nusbaum & Kristin Depp

Introduction to McGehee Track & Field. Skills and strategies for all events are practiced and implemented during meets.

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US Softball

Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Scott Western & Sara Laurelli

Fun and rewarding experience learning the game of Softball at the High School level.

Accolades:
State Semifinalist: 2002
State Quarterfinalist: 2000, 2001
Regional Finalist: 2003, 2021, 2022
Bi-District: 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2023

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US Tennis

Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Melissa York & Lacee Ancar

Fun experience with an emphasis on teamwork and hope of becoming lifelong tennis players.

Accolades:
State Champions: 2023
State Runner-up: 2011, 2024
Regional Champions: 2022, 2023, 2024
Regional Finalist: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021
Individual Regional Champions: Ana King '25 and Florence Dupuy '26 Doubles
Individual State Champions: Ana King '25 and Florence Dupuy '26 Doubles

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US Track & Field

Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Robert Pearson, Aislinn Roberts, Jack Adler, & Bayley Romig

Great experience to work on an individual event in a team component.

Accolades:
State Champions: 2023, 2024
Regional Champions: 2023, 2024
District Champions: 2016, 2023, 2024
District Runner-up: 2012, 2021
Individual State Champions: Brooke Burlingame '04 400M Dash (current Class B State Record). Sydney Reynolds '16 Long Jump. Kali Magana '24 100M Dash, 200M Dash, 400M Dash, 800M Dash. Anna Accousti '25, Cara Massengale '26, Sophie Shaw '25, and Nadia Jones '24 4x400M Relay (2023). Anna Accousti '25, Sophie Shaw '25, Holly Layman '24 and Kali Magana '24 4x400M Relay (2024). Anna Accousti '25, Sophie Shaw '25, Holly Layman '24, and Nadia Jones '24 4x200M Relay (2024).

 

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