Teams & Coaches
Fall Sports
Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Kristin Depp, Christine Greenebaum & Amy Nusbaum
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.
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.
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.
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.
Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): 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.
Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Amber Labat, 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.
Division: Middle School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Dianela Gonzalez, Margaret Leatherbury & Amy Nusbaum
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.
Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Elle Boyd & Kevin Watters
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
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.
Division: Upper School
Season: Fall
Coach(es): Val Whitfield-Dunn, Andy Kutcher '05, and Sara Laurelli
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
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
Winter Sports
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.
Division: Middle School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Allan Castro, 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.
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!
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
District Champions: 2016
Bi-District Playoffs: 2016, 2020, 2021
Division: Upper School
Season: Winter
Coach(es): Mark French
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
District Champions: 2007
Regional Finalist: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Spring Sports
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
Division: Middle School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Blad Hernandez
Introduction to McGehee Tennis. Skills and strategies are practiced and implemented during Doubles Match play.
Accolades: Teams finish near the top of league standings.
Division: Middle School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Callie Taylor, Amy Nusbaum, and Kristin Depp
Introduction to McGehee Track & Field. Skills and strategies for all events are practiced and implemented during meets.
Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Scott Western
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
Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Melissa York
Fun experience with an emphasis on teamwork and hope of becoming lifelong tennis players.
Accolades:
State Runner-up: 2011
Regional Champions: 2022
Regional Finalist: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021
Division: Upper School
Season: Spring
Coach(es): Sara Laurelli, Carolyn Thompson, Amy Nusbaum, Robert Pearson
Great experience to work on an individual event in a team component.
Accolades:
District Champions: 2016
District Runner-up: 2012, 2021
Individual State Champions: Brooke Burlingame (2004) 400M Dash (current Class B State Record). Sydney Reynolds (2016) Long Jump