A school for boys in grades 7 - 12. Founded in 1867.
Athletic Information

Head Coaches & Staff

Head Coaches - Fall

List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Christopher Chauvin

    Mr. Chris Chauvin 

    Head Football Coach, Science Teacher, Athletics, and Var. Strength & Conditioning.
    John Hopkins University - BA
    At MBA since 2011
  • Photo of Phillip Jackson

    Mr. Sean Jackson 

    Math Teacher, Golf Head Coach
    Princeton University - BSE
    Northwestern University - MBA
    At MBA since 2010
  • Photo of Richard Kesor

    Mr. Rich Kesor 

    Physics and Earth Science Teacher; Head Crew Coach
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BS
    At MBA since 2016
  • Photo of Michael Raney

    Dr. Mick Raney 

    Head Rifle Coach
    West Point - US Military Academy - BS
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    University of Louisville - PhD
    At MBA since 2014
  • Photo of Roderick Russ

    Mr. Roderick Russ 

    English/History Teacher, Cross Country Head Coach, Track Coach
    University of Mississippi - BA
    Mississippi College - MEd
    At MBA since 1998

Head Coaches - Winter

List of 7 members.

  • Photo of Kevin Anglin

    Mr. Kevin Anglin 

    Math and Computer Teacher, 10th Grade Advisor, Varsity Basketball Head Coach
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    Vanderbilt University - BS
    At MBA since 2003
  • Photo of Dylan Cunningham

    Mr. Dylan Cunningham 

    Squash Coach, HS Demerit Coordinator, History Teacher, and GSA Instructor
    Franklin and Marshall College - BA
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of Patrick Killian

    Mr. Pat Killian 10

    Latin Teacher, College Counselor, Swimming Head Coach
    Yale University - BA
    Simon Fraser University - MA
    At MBA since 2015
  • Photo of Michael Raney

    Dr. Mick Raney 

    Head Rifle Coach
    West Point - US Military Academy - BS
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    University of Louisville - PhD
    At MBA since 2014
  • Photo of Patrick Simpson

    Mr. Patrick Simpson 02

    Head Wrestling Coach, Junior School Dean of Students
    US Military Academy - BS
    At MBA since 2012
  • Photo of Walter Thompson

    Mr. Ben Thompson 00

    English Teacher, Varsity Bowling Head Coach, Senior Class Sponsor
    Vanderbilt University - BA
    University of Wisconsin - MFA
    University of North Carolina - MAT
    At MBA since 2018
  • Photo of Max Wutzke

    Mr. Max Wutzke 

    Hockey Head Coach, Science Teacher
    Hamilton College - BA
    At MBA since 2024

Head Coaches - Spring

List of 8 members.

  • Photo of Marc Ardisson

    Mr. Marc Ardisson 

    Director of Technology, Shotgun Head Coach
    University of Kentucky - BA
    MCSE
    At MBA since 2004
  • Photo of Giles Cheevers

    Mr. Giles Cheevers 

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    Waterford Institute of Technology - BS
    At MBA since 2005
  • Photo of Richard Kesor

    Mr. Rich Kesor 

    Physics and Earth Science Teacher; Head Crew Coach
    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BS
    At MBA since 2016
  • Photo of John McWhirter

    Mr. Russell McWhirter 02

    Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
    Sewanee: The University of the South - BA
    At MBA since 2014
  • Photo of Jan Pippin

    Mrs. Jan (Sadler) Pippin 

    Band Director, Track & Field Head Coach
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    University of Tennessee
    Austin Peay State University - BS
    Austin Peay State University - MM
    At MBA since 1998
  • Photo of Michael Raney

    Dr. Mick Raney 

    Head Rifle Coach
    West Point - US Military Academy - BS
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute - MS
    University of Louisville - PhD
    At MBA since 2014
  • Photo of Mark Sutton

    Mr. Mark Sutton 

    Varsity Tennis Head Coach
    At MBA since 2024
  • Photo of Andrew Triggs

    Mr. Andrew Triggs 07

    Director of Alumni Relations, Head Baseball Coach
    University of Southern California - BA
    University of Chicago - MBA
    At MBA since 2024

Athletics Staff

List of 11 members.

  • Photo of Michael Anderson

    Mr. Mike Anderson 93

    Director of Athletics, English Teacher
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    University of Tennessee-Knoxville - BA
    At MBA since 2003
  • Photo of John Anderson

    Mr. John Anderson 

    Athletics/English Department
    Trevecca Nazarene University - BA, MA
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of Giles Cheevers

    Mr. Giles Cheevers 

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    Waterford Institute of Technology - BS
    At MBA since 2005

  • Mr. Daniel Childs 

    Cumberland University - MBA
    Maryville College - BA
    At MBA since 2025
  • Photo of Dylan Cunningham

    Mr. Dylan Cunningham 

    Squash Coach, HS Demerit Coordinator, History Teacher, and GSA Instructor
    Franklin and Marshall College - BA
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of Michael Martin

    Mr. Mike Martin 98

    Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Camps, Middle School Head Baseball Coach
    615-298-5514
    Belmont University - BS
    At MBA since 2008
  • Photo of Jake Myers

    Mr. Jake Myers 

    Associate Director of College Counseling, College Athletics Liaison, Lacrosse Coach
    615-369-5356
    Duke University - BA
    Vanderbilt University - Graduate Certificate
    Rice University - Graduate Certificate
    At MBA since 2021
  • Photo of Jamie O'Neal

    Mrs. Jamie O'Neal 

    Director of Community & Culture, Asst Director of Athletics, Director of Basketball Operations
    Aquinas College - BS
    At MBA since 2020
  • Photo of David Smith

    Mr. David Smith 

    Athletic Trainer
    Middle Tennessee State University - BS
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of Joseph Thombs

    Mr. Palmer Thombs 18

    Social Media & Digital Content Specialist
    University of Georgia - BA
    At MBA since 2025
  • Photo of John Vernacchio

    Mr. John Vernacchio 

    Assistant Director of Athletics-Junior School, Fitness Facility Director
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    West Chester University - BS
    At MBA since 1998

Club Sport & Fitness Coaches

List of 6 members.

  • Mr. Clete McLeod 

    Director of Performance, Strength and Conditioning
    Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - BS
    Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - MS
    At MBA since 2025
  • Photo of John Anderson

    Mr. John Anderson 

    Athletics/English Department
    Trevecca Nazarene University - BA, MA
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of Giles Cheevers

    Mr. Giles Cheevers 

    6155570694
    Waterford Institute of Technology - BS
    At MBA since 2005
  • Photo of Dylan Cunningham

    Mr. Dylan Cunningham 

    Squash Coach, HS Demerit Coordinator, History Teacher, and GSA Instructor
    Franklin and Marshall College - BA
    At MBA since 2023
  • Photo of William Hannon

    Mr. Will Hannon 08

    Chemistry Teacher, Head Science Olympiad Coach (HS), Head Ultimate Frisbee Coach
    Washington University in St. Louis - BS
    Montgomery Bell Academy - High School Diploma
    At MBA since 2012
  • Photo of Matthew Smyth

    Mr. Matt Smyth 

    Associate Dean of the High School; Choir Director; Rock Climbing Head Coach
    Moravian College - BMA
    University of Oklahoma - MM
    At MBA since 2022

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514