Meet our Athletic Staff

Our 2019-2020 Athletics Staff

Kelsy Ross
Athletic Director
kross@nya.org

This is Kelsy’s third year as Athletic Director at North Yarmouth Academy. She holds a BA from Roanoke College where she was a member of the varsity soccer and varsity basketball programs. While working towards a MA in Physical Education, Athletic Administration from Springfield College, Ross coached with the women’s soccer program and worked as a graduate assistant in the equipment room. She was most recently the Bates College Head Women’s Soccer Coach and lecturer in the Bates Physical Education Department.

Matthew Poulin
Associate Director of Athletics and Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Head Coach
mpoulin@nya.org
This is Matthew Poulin’s first year at NYA, and we’re excited to have him on board. Prior to NYA, he was the assistant boys varsity ice hockey coach at Lewiston High School. For six of the past seven seasons, he aided in ushering the Blue Devils to three state championships. Matt also has collegiate coaching experience in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), leading the Central Maine Community College D2 Men’s Club Hockey program. On the girls’ side of the ice, he coaches with the Maine Gladiators U19 and U16 teams. Matt also conducts private skills instruction for boys and girls ages 11-18.

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Heather Dean
Athletic Trainer & Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Physical Education Teacher
hdean@nya.org

This is Heather’s second year at NYA. She holds her B.S. in Health Science from Nazareth University and her B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Southern Maine. She has experience as an athletic trainer with organizations including the Maine Wild Junior Hockey and Spectrum Healthcare Partners – Falmouth High School, and experience teaching wellness, fitness, and nutrition through the SAIL (Student Adventures in Learning) program at Falmouth. She has led the fitness program for Southern Maine Community College’s Fire Science Program, guest-lectured in the Athletic Training Program at the University of Southern Maine each fall, and volunteered medical services to Special Olympics Maine.

Shelby Turcotte
Performance Enhancement Specialist, Weight Room
shelby@shelbytrained.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.