Meet our Athletic Staff

Our Athletics Staff

Jack Hardy, CAA
Athletic Director
jhardy@nya.org

Jack joined the NYA family in the fall of 2012.  He has thirty-nine years of experience in the educational field; twenty-six of them in administration as an assistant principal or athletic director.  The Maine State Association of Athletic Administrators recognized Jack in 2001 as the Athletic Director of the Year, and the National Association presented him its Distinguished Service Award in 2004.  Despite these honors, he states that one of the proudest moments during his career happened in the spring of 2014 when the yearbook was dedicated to him by the students of NYA. Jack’s daughter Brooke is a 2012 graduate of North Yarmouth Academy.

Braden Heal
Athletic Trainer
bheal@nya.org

Braden Heal joined the faculty in 2018 as NYA’s Athletic Trainer and Lower School Physical Education Teacher. Braden earned his B.S. from USM and is a certified and licensed athletic trainer. He also has experience as a fitness professional for children and adults. Most recently, Braden served as an athletic trainer at Cheverus High School.

Shelby Turcotte
Performance Enhancement Specialist, Weight Room
shelby@finer-points.com

Shelby holds his master’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention.  In addition, he is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist.  Shelby has worked with a variety of clients – from developing young athletes up through professionals.  He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience in the field by writing and speaking on a variety of subjects.  Shelby obtained his MS from California University of Pennsylvania, and a BS (Sports Management) from Thomas College.