Meet our Athletic Staff

Our 2019-2020 Athletics Staff

Kelsy Ross
Athletic Director
kross@nya.org

This is Kelsy’s second 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.

Mallory Michaeles
Associate Athletic Director and Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
mmichaeles@nya.org

Mallory graduated from Colby College where she was a four year player on the varsity hockey team. She spent nine years at Colby College, three as Head Coach of the Women’s Ice Hockey Program. She has also served as an assistant coach at Bowdoin, Williams, and U-Mass Boston. She comes to NYA from Bowdoin College, where she volunteered as an assistant coach of women’s hockey for the past two years. She began her career at New Hampton School in New Hampshire as a coach and teacher.

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

Heather 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.