Athletics Program

Mount de Sales Academy has a long history of fielding competitive teams and winning state championships. Our athletic program is student-centered, and we encourage our athletes to participate in a variety of sports. Our coaching staff develops committed athletes and inspires young men and women to become outstanding citizens with knowledge, character, and discipline. While we strive to win each athletic contest, the positive impact on the lives of our students is far more important than the final score of a game.

Mount de Sales competes in the GIAA (Georgia Independent Athletic Association), an ancillary division of the Georgia Independent School Association, Class AAA. Mount de Sales Academy has a storied athletic tradition spanning over 70 years.  In that time, countless athletes have represented this great school. It’s great to be a Cavalier!

Lindsey Bray

Athletics

Athletic Trainer

Lindsey.Bray@mountdesales.net
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Craig Carroll ('11)

Athletics

Middle School Baseball Head Coach Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach

craig.carroll@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: World Geography World Cultures
  • Coaching: Head Girls Basketball Head Middle School Baseball/Varsity Assistant
  • Credentials: BS Psychology, Armstrong State University; MAT, Middle Georgia State University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: spending time with family, grilling out, going to college football games, Atlanta Braves games, and the beach
  • Fun Fact: I won a hot dog eating contest at the age of 7.

Reeves Coates ('96)

Athletics

Cross Country Head Coach

reeves.coates@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Theology 1, Theology II, World Religions, 7th Grade Religion
  • Coaching: Cross Country Head Coach
  • Credentials: B.S. in education, University of Georgia
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: referee soccer games from the youth ages to the college level
  • Fun Fact: When I was younger, I lived in the Philippines and hiked a portion of the Bataan Death March that American G.I.s marched during World War II.

Christina Cochling

Athletics

Teacher Middle School Girls Soccer Coach

christina.cochling@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
  • Credentials: B.A. in physics at Mercer University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: Hiking, Swimming, Reading, Playing video games
  • Fun Fact: I have been to 23 states and one country (Germany)

Sarah Corum

Athletics

Teacher

sarah.corum@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Precalculus Honors, Advanced Algebra, Algebra I, Financial Literacy
  • Credentials: B.S. in mathematics education, Middle Georgia State College
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: reading, crafting, knitting, crocheting, activities with my family, watching baseball
  • Fun Fact: When I was in the 3rd grade, I had a bike wreck and fractured my liver.

Shakira Daniel

Athletics

Varsity and JV Volleyball Head Coach


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Head Volleyball Coach

Kenny Epps ('04)

Athletics

Athletic Director Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach Teacher

kenny.epps@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: AP US History, African American Studies, Freshman Forum
  • Coaching: Athletic Director, Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach
  • Credentials: B.A. in business administration, Georgia Southern University; M.Ed. in teaching and learning, Liberty University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: playing and watching sports, spending time with my family, and writing
  • Fun Fact: I have 4 names.

Kimberly Epps ('02)

Athletics

Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach Junior Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach

kimberly.epps@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Varsity and JV Cheer Head Coach

Tamara Epps ('96)

Athletics

Middle School Girls Soccer Head Coach Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach


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  • Coaching:  Middle School Girls Soccer Head Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Carsten Franklin

Athletics

Director of Wrestling Operations Dean of Students

carsten.franklin@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: AP Art History AP World History Freshman Forum
  • Coaching: Director of Wrestling, Head Middle School Football Coach
  • Credentials: B.A, Louisiana State University; M.A.T, Georgia College and State University AP Certified Instructor; Level 2 (Bronze) USA Wrestling Coach; NFHS Accredited Interscholastic Coach
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: traveling, video gaming, outdoor recreation
  • Fun Fact: I once lived and worked in Loches, Indre-Loire, France for our partner school, Saint Denis International School.

Todd Freeman ('93)

Athletics

Assistant Athletic Director Teacher

todd.freeman@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: CP Physics, Essentials of Anatomy, Freshmen Forum
  • Coaching: Assistant Athletic Director – Director of Transportation and Team Travel, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach
  • Credentials: B.S. in biology, Georgia Southern University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: cooking, spending time with my family and dogs
  • Fun Fact: I am an Eagle Scout.

Jared Gaum

Athletics

Cross Country Assistant Coach Track Assistant Coach

jared.gaum@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, AP Latin, Mythology, Middle School World Language
  • Coaching: Cross Country Assistant Coach, Track Assistant Coach
  • Credentials: B.A. in anthropology and classical studies, University of Florida; M.A. in classical studies, Texas Tech University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: play video games, watch television, read, hike, go to the beach
  • Fun Fact: I used to play Quidditch in college.

Gabe Germann

Athletics

Director of Campus Ministry Volleyball Announcer Soccer Announcer

gabe.germann@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Peer Ministry, World Religions, Geometry
  • Coaching: Soccer and Volleyball P.A. Announcer
  • Credentials: B.A. in English, Augusta College; M.A. in theology, St. Mary’s Seminary & University; Ph.D. in theology, Loyola University Chicago
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: playing pickleball, canoeing and kayaking, crossword puzzles, board games, bird-watching, trying to keep up with my kids
  • Fun Fact: I finished 3rd in the MATHCOUNTS competition in middle school.

Ashley Massey ('12)

Athletics

Varsity Softball Head Coach

ashley.massey@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses:Life Science Physical Science
  • Coaching: Head Varsity Softball Coach Head Middle School Track Coach Assistant Varsity Track Coach
  • Credentials: B.S. in health services administration, Middle Georgia State University; M.A.T. in kinesiology/physical education, Georgia College and State University; Training: Health and Physical Education (P-12) Certification; Science (6-12) Certification
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: Going to concerts, hanging out with friends and families, and reading
  • Fun Fact: 

Thom Mead

Athletics

Football Announcer Softball Announcer Basketball Announcer Baseball Announcer


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Bubby Mitchell

Athletics

Middle School Wrestling Head Coach


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Rashad Mole

Athletics

Teacher Football Assistant Coach

rashad.mole@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Football, Basketball, Track
  • Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and a Minor in Criminology
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: Building Shoe Collection, playing basketball, spending time with friends and family.
  • Fun fact: I helped start up a clothing brand.

Robert Ochieng ('11)

Athletics

Cross Country Assistant Coach Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach

robert.ochieng@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Middle School Physical Education
  • Coaching: Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach, Cross Country Assistant Coach
  • Credentials: B.S. in business administration, Shorter University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: playing soccer, playing chess, roller skating
  • Fun Fact: My dream at one point was to become a professional soccer player. I tried out for the Kenyan national soccer team but became ill with black water fever malaria. After recovering, I started coaching middle school soccer before returning to MDS as a teacher and coach.

Bubba Pool ('92)

Athletics

Varsity Baseball Head Coach Varsity Football Assistant Coach

bubba.pool@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Varsity Football Assistant Coach, Varsity Baseball Head Coach
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: hunting and watching college football
  • Fun Fact: Before coaching, I owned an industrial supply business for 15 years.

Amanda Smith

Athletics

Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Assistant Coach

amanda.smith@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Assistant Coach
  • Credentials: B.S.W. in social work, University of Georgia; M.S.W. in social work, University of Georgia; Clinical License, State of Georgia
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: biking, water skiing, yoga, reading, going to concerts
  • Fun Fact: I was on the ski team at Callaway Gardens during summers in college.

Benjamin Smith ('20)

Athletics

Teacher Varsity Boys Tennis Head Coach Varsity Girls Tennis Head Coach

benjamin.smith@mountdesales.net
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  • Classes: Chemistry (H), Chemistry, Organic Chemistry (H), Botany
  • Coaching: Varsity Tennis
  • Credentials: B.S in Biology, Mercer University, B.A in Communication Studies, Mercer University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: board games, playing tennis, and eating at the many restaurants in Macon
  • Fun Fact: I am a triplet!!

Deion Taylor

Athletics

Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Varsity Track Assistant Coach

deion.taylor@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: 8th grade American History and 12th grade Government/Economics
  • Coaching: Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach, Varsity Track Assistant Coach
  • Credentials: B.S. in political science, University of Richmond
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: playing basketball, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends
  • Fun Fact: I’m a huge Marvel cinema and comic book nerd.

Mason Turner ('19)

Athletics

Football Assistant Coach

mason.turner@mountdesales.net
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Pat Wallace

Athletics

Director of Facilities Sporting Clays Head Coach

pat.wallace@mountdesales.net
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  • Coaching: Sporting Clays Head Coach, C-team Golf
  • Credentials: Applied Manufacturing Technology, Central Georgia Technical; AHERA Asbestos Management Training; NRA Level 1 Shotgun Instructor
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: tournament bass fishing and yard work
  • Fun Fact: I was a rescue diver for Georgia Kaolin, and I was part of their emergency response team.

Gray Yates

Athletics

Boys and Girls Track Head Coach Varsity Football Head Coach Teacher

gray.yates@mountdesales.net
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  • Courses: Biology, Biology II (Sociobiology), Advanced Weightlifting
  • Coaching: Varsity Football Head Coach, Boys and Girls Track Head Coach
  • Credentials: B.S.in kinesiology, Harding University; M.S.E. in biology, Harding University
  • Beyond the Mount Hobbies: good food and good music
  • Fun Fact: I am a massive Harry Potter fan.

Lindsey Bray is our full-time athletic trainer and is present for games and select practices. She is available to evaluate, treat, and assist student-athletes with rehabilitation at our training room at Cavalier Fields and by appointment at the main campus.

Contact Lindsey Bray

Baseball
1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1976, 1978, 1980
Basketball, Boys
1992 (GISA), 1993 (GISA), 1998 (GISA)
Basketball, Girls
1994 (GISA)
Cross Country, Boys
2009 (GISA), 2010 (GISA), 2011 (GISA), 2012 (GISA)
Cross Country, Girls
2007 (GISA), 2013 (GISA)
Football
1970, 1971, 1973, 1996 (GISA)
Soccer, Boys
1991 (GISA), 1993 (GISA), 2002 (GISA), 2003 (GISA), 2005 (GISA), 2007 (GISA), 2011 (GISA)
Soccer, Girls
2008 (GISA)
Swimming, Boys
1999 (GISA), 2000 (GISA), 2001 (GISA), 2002 (GISA)
Swimming, Girls
2000 (GISA), 2001 (GISA), 2002 (GISA), 2003 (GISA), 2004 (GISA), 2005 (GISA), 2006 (GISA), 2007 (GISA), 2010 (GISA), 2011 (GISA), 2012 (GISA), 2013 (GISA), 2014 (GISA)
Softball
1985 (SEAIS), 1995 (GISA), 2019 (GHSA)
Track, Boys
1985 (SEAIS)

Mount de Sales recognizes the accomplishments of our student-athletes who have transitioned into collegiate level sports. Below are Cavaliers from recent years who are playing on college teams.

Class of 2022

  • Jack Bolan – Lynn University (Track)
  • Kobe Butts – Shorter University (Football)
  • Trey Butts – Kennesaw State University (Football)
  • A’Khori Jones – Liberty University (Football)
  • Matthew Rogers – Georgia College & State University (Golf)

Class of 2021

  • Kathleen Carpenter – Covenant College (Softball)
  • Taylor Colvin – Trine University (Soccer)
  • Josh Denny – Centre College (Lacrosse)
  • Henderson Hurdle – Georgia Southwestern (Softball)
  • Chloe Nepveux – Palm Beach Atlantic (Softball)
  • Heartly Nepveux – Piedmont College (Softball)
  • Jordyn Partain – Samford University (Softball)
  • Zeke Saviello, Bucknell University (Soccer)

Class of 2020

  • Ethan Aler – Point University (Soccer)
  • Sarah Breitenbach – Georgia Tech (Dance)
  • Kobe Butts – Alcorn State University (Baseball)
  • Josiah Cotton – Samford University (Football)
  • Rossman Diaz – Andrew College (Baseball)
  • Elena Hintermaier – Birmingham Southern (Lacrosse)
  • Ayanna Hoskins – Wesleyan College (Volleyball)
  • Clark Kelly – Berry College (Track)
  • Payton Lautzenheiser, Midway University (Equestrian)
  • TyLese Rouse – Kennesaw State University (Dance)
  • Kobe Sewell – Savannah State (Basketball)
  • Dexter Williams – Indiana University (Football)

Class of 2019

  • Jack Lipson (2017 Graduate), Appalachian State (Baseball)
  • Kirsten Perkins, Kennesaw State (Dance Team)

Class of 2018

  • Melia Cunningham, Brewton Parker (Soccer)
  • Adrian Hardwick, Georgia Military College (Football)
  • Julia Stoner, Breneau University (Lacrosse)

Class of 2017

  • Mike Fountain, St. Andrews University (Football)
  • Adam Leverett, Gordon College (Baseball); drafted by Phillies in 2019
  • Jack Lipson, Chattahoochee Valley Community College (Baseball)
  • Nick Maiorana, Cornell University (Soccer)
  • Brady Pool, Emmanuel College (Baseball)
  • Will Pounds, Morehouse College (Football)
  • Zack Tong, University of Montavallo (Baseball)

Class of 2016

  • Tres Hattaway, Mercer University (Football)
  • Brendon Coats, Limestone College (Track)
  • Harrison Beers, Georgia College & State University (Baseball)
  • Olivia Bentley, St. Mary’s College (Cheerleading)
  • Rachel Breitenbach, Georgia College & State University (Cheerleading)

Class of 2015

  • Hudson Brett, Mercer University (Football)
  • Keith Farris, (Football)
  • Carson Leatherwood, Valdosta State University (Football)
  • Sofia Lekas, Georgia College & State University (Soccer)
  • Alina Rodriguez, Andrew College (Soccer)
  • Darius Wonnum, LaGrange University (Basketball)

Did we forget anyone? Please send the name and college/university to Kenny Epps

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For we are Cavaliers, the mighty Cavaliers, proud of the new and old!
De Sales is the high school that is greatest of all. Come now and sing her praises.
Loyal and true, we ever answer your call. Forever Mount de Sales! Hey!