Natalie Reading ’16
Natalie Reading was a four-year rower during her time as a student at Gunston in addition to coaching here for several years. She has experience both competing and coaching at the collegiate level for St. Mary's College and the University of Maryland club team. 

Coach Naumann was an integral part of the Gunston team as a student. She was selected to compete at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s annual regatta for three years. During her senior year she was also women's team captain, as well as an honors student. She was also a recipient of the Gunston Athletics Award, having been a member of both the crew and basketball teams. She went on to continue her rowing career at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. 

Coach Redding was the varsity coxswain when he was a student at Gunston. He then went on to spend some time on the Washington College Rowing Team and is now working toward a master’s degree in chemistry while teaching math at Gunston. Naumann, Redding, and Reading each rowed for Coach Nicole Stimpson. Having that experience and being on the same team, allows their vision for the program’s future to align more closely. 

2024 Maryland State Champions

2023 Maryland State Champions

Bobby Stephenson
6th season at Gunston
bstephenson@gunston.org

Bobby Stephenson coaches Varsity Cross Country in the fall, Varsity Swimming Winter and Triathlon in the Spring. He has been coaching the Cross Country team since 2019, Triathlon since 2021 and swimming since 2022. Coach Stephenson participated in Track and Field in high school. Since then he has been running recreationally for 10 years and started competing in Triathlons in Fall, 2019. For fun he enjoys the beach, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and gardening. He lives in Easton with his wife, Heather, and three boys. 

Moe Weimer
Coaching at Gunston since 2022
mweimer@gunston.org

Moe Weimer graduated from Kutztown University in 2013. Coach Weimer always knew that he wanted to be a teacher and is thankful for the opportunity to share his passion for storytelling with his students. Every now and then he goes back to his hometown near Hershey, PA to hike the Appalachians, run half-marathons, or root wildly for the Hershey Bears with his family.

Boys Cross Country

2021 ESIAC Champs
2022 ESIAC Champs
2023 ESIAC Champs

Girls Cross Country

2020 ESIAC Runner Up
2022 ESIAC Runner Up

Graham Shearer
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
gshearer@prospectbaycc.com
Graham Shearer works as an Assistant Golf Professional at Prospect Bay Country Club. Coach Shearer graduated from Keiser University College of Golf in 2015. 
 

C.O. Johnson
Coaching at Gunston since 2021
cojxx2@gmail.com
Coach Johnson has been involved with youth golf for over ten years. During that time he has helped coach clinics, one on one instructional sessions and during tournament competition. Tournament travel has involved club, regional and national tournaments.
 

2010 ESIAC Runner Up
2019 ESIAC Individual Champ
2021 ESIAC Runner Up

Tom Chafey
Coaching at Gunston since 2016
tchafey@gunston.org
Coach Chafey brings to Gunston decades worth of experience in sailing and coaching. Local to the Eastern Shore, he grew up sailing for the Miles River Yacht Club, again in High-School and at the Collegiate level. With decades of experience coaching, he coached the Sailing program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and has now been coaching for Gunston since 2016. In addition to his Sailing, he coaches Men's Basketball as having been Junior Varsities coach and Varsities assistant coach in previous seasons.
 

Kate Larrimore
Coaching at Gunston since 2021
klarrimore@gunston.org
Ms. Larrimore is Gunston’s new humanities teacher and sailing coach. She graduated from Washington College in 2020 as part of the Maryland Teachers of Promise Institute, International English Honor Society, and National Honor Society of Leadership and Success with a degree in English and Secondary Education. A former Gunston varsity sailing captain, Katelyn is ecstatic to be back on the Corsica. 
 

Simon Kelly
Coaching at Gunston since 2022
skelly@gunston.org
Simon Kelly '06 most recently taught writing courses at Villanova, Drexel, and Temple University. An avid cyclist who has spent time living abroad in Korea, he earned his B.A. from Guilford University in North Carolina, and a Masters in Education from the University of Pennsylvania
 

2007 Undefeated Season
2022 MDISA Runner Up
2023 MDISA Champs

David Henry
Coaching at Gunston siince 1998
dhenry@gunston.org

Having coached high school athletes for over 3 decades, David Henry brings experience and energy to Gunston's volleyball program. During his tenure, the volleyball program has grown to a competitive level, rostering 2 full teams - JV & Varsity. One of Gunston's most popular sports, the volleyball program is poised for continued growth and success.
 

Jill Labrador
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
410volleyballacademy@gmail.com
Jill Labrador brings over 20 years of volleyball coaching and playing experience to Gunston.  A native of Cincinnati, she moved to Annapolis with her husband, Paco, and two daughters in 2019.  For the past 4 years she has coached at both the club and rec levels. Most recently Jill served as the co-commissioner for BAYS volleyball.  During her tenure the program grew tremendously and expanded its offerings on the Broadneck peninsula to include volleyball clinics and spring sessions in addition to the traditional fall season.  Currently she is coaching the Annapolis Volleyball Club’s 14u East Coast team.  

Jill holds a BA in Elementary Education from Ohio Northern University where she was 4 year starter on the nationally ranked women’s volleyball team, as well as a Masters of Education from Xavier University and is currently employed in Anne Arundel County public schools as an IEP Facilitator.

Mariah Goodall
Coaching at Gunston since 2017
mgoodall@gunston.org 
Dr. Goodall started coaching volleyball in 2021, however she has coached fall, winter, and spring fitness, and winter strength and conditioning since 2017. She played volleyball throughout middle and high school, as a setter, and organized and played on a club volleyball team in college. Dr. Goodall continues to play volleyball whenever possible with local recreational teams (both indoor and outdoor). Her coaching philosophy is: work hard, play harder, communicate, leave it all on the court, and most importantly have fun while learning skills for a sport you can continue to play and enjoy throughout the rest of your life no matter how old you get. She lives in Chestertown with her family.
 

Jess Coner
Coaching at Gunston since 2021
jconer@gunston.org
Jessica Coner grew up exploring the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. She completed her B.A. at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA in 2002. Jessica joined the staff of Gunston in 2016 and teaches pottery, yearbook, and photography. In 2021, drawing from her experience playing volleyball in high school and recreational leagues both indoors and on sand courts, Jessica helped found the Gunston Girls Volleyball team. She has enjoyed coaching and watching this team grow every year. She lives in Church Hill with her husband and two daughters.
 

Amanda Pesce
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
apesce@gunston.org

Ms. Pesce earned her B.F.A in Studio Art and a B.A in Art History, as well as her M.A. in Art History, Authentication, and Administration—all from Temple University. Most recently teaching art at St. Anne’s School in Annapolis, Ms. Pesce also taught at the Phelps School, and is a recent graduate of Columbia University’s prestigious Klingenstein Summer Teaching Institute.

Mike McFarland
Coaching at Gunston since 2021
mmcfarland@gunston.org
Michael McFarland teaches AP history courses, electives, and is the head of the history department. He also runs the Model United Nations Club and the Business/Investment Club. Mr. McFarland has a BA in history from Burlington College and an MA in Liberal Studies from St. John’s College in Annapolis. He enjoys reading history and fiction, film, hiking, and Michigan State basketball.
 

Dontaye White

Coaching at Gunston since 2023
dandd.feb2016@gmail.com
 

Tom Chafey
Coaching at Gunston since 2016
tchafey@gunston.org
Coach Chafey brings to Gunston decades worth of experience in sailing and coaching. Local to the Eastern Shore, he grew up sailing for the Miles River Yacht Club, again in High-School and at the Collegiate level. With decades of experience coaching, he coached the Sailing program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and has now been coaching for Gunston since 2016. In addition to his Sailing, he coaches Men's Basketball as having been Junior Varsities coach and Varsities assistant coach in previous seasons.
 

Andy Hightower
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
gerthigh44@aol.com
 

Drew Hightower
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
Andrew11hightower@gmail.com
Drew is a 12 star athlete and alumni of Gunston graduating in 2017. As well as playing Rugby at Roehampton University in London. He has gone on to earn both a Bachelors in Management and M.B.A in Marketing from Palm Beach Atlantic University.
 

1999-2000 ESIAC Runner Up

Brian Aikin
Coaching at Gunston since 2018
baikin@gunston.org
Currently the Offensive Coordinator with QACHS Football and have coached youth and HS athletics for over 30 years around QACo and AACo. Named AAYFA Coach of the Year in 2006 at SAA and Southern HS.
 

Dave Robinson
Coaching at Gunston since 2022
davepgpd@yahoo.com
 

Juan Angarita
Coaching at Gunston since 2014
jangarita@gunston.org
Juan Angarita was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where he attended Saint George’s School from kindergarten to senior year. After completing high school, he went on to study economics and music at the Javeriana University in the country’s capital. Juan immigrated to the United States (Easton Md.) in 2001 to finish his studies at the University of Maryland, earning a B.A in Music Composition. Coach Angarita has been a part of the soccer program at Gunston for over a decade and has led the Herons to some of their most successful seasons. Coach Angarita has also been a head coach at Tetrabrazil Soccer Academy.
 

Natalie Reading ’16
Natalie Reading was a four-year rower during her time as a student at Gunston in addition to coaching here for several years. She has experience both competing and coaching at the collegiate level for Loyola University, St. Mary's College and the University of Maryland club team. 

Tammy Boone
Coaching at Gunston since 2018
tboone@gunston.org 

2023 Maryland State Champions

Natalie Reading ’16
Natalie Reading was a four-year rower during her time as a student at Gunston in addition to coaching here for several years. She has experience both competing and coaching at the collegiate level for St. Mary's College and the University of Maryland club team. 

Kylee Naumann '16
Coaching at Gunston since 2023

Coach Naumann was an integral part of the Gunston team as a student. She was selected to compete at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s annual regatta for three years. During her senior year she was also women's team captain, as well as an honors student. She was also a recipient of the Gunston Athletics Award, having been a member of both the crew and basketball teams. She went on to continue her rowing career at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. 

Ryan Redding '17
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
rredding@gunston.org
Coach Redding was the varsity coxswain when he was a student at Gunston. He then went on to spend some time on the Washington College Rowing Team and is now working toward a master’s degree in chemistry while teaching math at Gunston. Naumann, Redding, and Reading each rowed for Coach Nicole Stimpson. Having that experience and being on the same team, allows their vision for the program’s future to align more closely. 

2023 Maryland State Champions

Millicent Sheets
Coaching at Gunston since 2018
msheets@gunston.org
Before becoming Gunston's full-time Math Department Chair, Millicent Sheets, P'21 '19 previously worked part-time at Gunston as a math tutor and  a girls lacrosse coach. Prior to that she had a distinguished and lengthy career at The Country School in Easton, MD and taught at Flint Hill High School in Oakton, Virginia. She has been teaching and coaching for over 25 years. She earned her B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
 

Jeff Smith
Coaching at Gunston since 2013
roofsimple@gmail.com 
This spring will mark Coach Smith's 32nd year of high school level athletics. Starting at his alma-mater DeMatha Catholic HS and currently entering his 10th season for the Gunston Herons. Career highlights include Chesapeake Storm LC, Under Armour All America, Brotherly Love LC and Kent Island LC. Former PGA of America member. All of Smith's kids attended The Gunston School: Josephine (St. Vincent) Jude (High Point) and Jonah (Flagler).
 

Jay Walker
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
jwalker001@hotmail.com
 

Robb Wirts
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
robbwirts@yahoo.com
 

Imani Black
Coaching at Gunston since 2023
Imanib@mianpo.org
 

Brian Aikin
Coaching at Gunston since 2018
baikin@gunston.org
Currently the Offensive Coordinator with QACHS Football and have coached youth and HS athletics for over 30 years around QACo and AACo. Named AAYFA Coach of the Year in 2006 at SAA and Southern HS.
 

Kristine Schafer-Pritchard
Coaching at Gunston since 2024
Kristine.schafer@yahoo.com
Coach Kristine started her Lacrosse career at Andover Apaches Recreation and then was a 4-year Varsity starter, Team Captain and All County Honorable Mention Goalie for Glen Burnie High. During High School she played for CC Lax Club and SP (Severna Park) Lax. She traveled with Carin Peterson’s Severna Park Team to the Vail Colorado Shootout in 2003 & 2004. She then received a scholarship to attend and play Lacrosse at AACC and Pfeiffer University. She won 2 NJCAA Championships and 2 MVP awards. She is a Two-time Collegiate All
American and 2007 featured in U.S. Lacrosse Magazine Player of the Year. She Graduated from UMBC with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She coached Girls Lacrosse at Andover Apaches from 2010-2020 and was Andover Girls Lacrosse Co-Commissioner from 2018-2020. Kristine was 2018 Naptown Club Lacrosse Girls 2023 Tide Head Coach and has a record of 18-1 with 3 Tournament Championships. Kristine’s family moved to the Eastern Shore in 2020 and she continued to coach lacrosse at the local recreation club called QACLAX (2021-present). Kristine was the 2022 Dark Horse Goalie and Defense coach for grad year 2029, where the team attended 3 Summer Championship games and won the Beach Blast Tournament. Kristine’s philosophy is to promote the sport she loves and provide training; leadership for girls lax, both, on and off the field.
 

Boys Tennis
2010 ESIAC Singles Champ
2011 ESIAC Singles Champ
2012 ESIAC Champs
2013 ESIAC Singles Champ
2014 ESIAC Champs
2016 ESIAC Singles Champ
2023 ESIAC Champs

Girls Tennis
2014 ESIAC Runner Up
2022 ESIAC Runner Up
2023 ESIAC Champs & Undefeated Season

Bobby Stephenson

Bobby Stephenson coaches Varsity Cross Country in the fall, Varsity Swimming in Winter and Triathlon in the Spring. He has been coaching the Cross Country team since 2019, Triathlon since 2021 and swimming since 2022. Coach Stephenson participated in Track and Field in high school. Since then he has been running recreationally for 10 years and started competing in Triathlons in Fall, 2019. For fun he enjoys the beach, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and gardening. He lives in Easton with his wife, Heather, and three boys.

Boys
2019 State Champ
2021 State Champ
2022 State Champ
2023 State Champ
2024 State Champ

Girls
2022 State Champ
2023 State Champ
2024 State Champ