Gould Athletics: What's New for 2026-27

Gould's campus looking over the Mahoosuc Mountain Range

Sep 8 2026

The school year is off to a great start with the campus buzzing with activity as students reconnect with their friends, teammates and coaches on the fields and trails this fall. The athletics department has made several updates and additions to the athletic programs over the past several months, reflecting the school’s commitment to providing exceptional coaching and facilities for students. Dean of Athletics, Mark Godomsky shares the latest updates from the Gould Athletics Department.

Welcome to another school year! I’d like to share several updates and additions to the Gould Athletic Program as we begin the 2026–27 school year.

— Mark Godomsky, Dean of Athletics

Daniel McDermott - New Head Boys Soccer Coach

Daniel McDermott joins Gould Academy as the new head boys soccer coach and history teacher. Daniel most recently coached with the Western New York Flash Soccer Academy. Assistant coaches Brett Shiffrin and Gallen Staats will complete the coaching team.

Daniel McDermott is the new Head Boys' Varsity Soccer Coach at Gould

Hannah Lepardo - Girls Soccer Head Coach and Student-Athlete Experience

Hannah Lepardo’s role as the girls head soccer coach has expanded to include overseeing the Gould Athletics social media account, managing student-athlete experience initiatives, and serving as the admissions liaison for fall and spring athletics.

Gould Girls Soccer Coach, Hannah Lepordo, celebrates with student-athlete after MAISAD win in Bethel, Maine

Lauren Kellen - Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

Lauren Kellen joins Megan Ahern as an assistant coach for the girls soccer team. Lauren was a four-year starter and captain at Monmouth College in Illinois.

Photo of Lauren Kellan Gould Soccer Coach, wearhing ski helmet and a ski patrol jacket

Abbey Quinn - Athletic Administration

Abbey Quinn's role has expanded as the assistant athletic director to include responsibilities as summer programs manager, and student travel coordinator. Abbey's passion for Gould, combined with her strong organizational skills, makes her an outstanding fit for these important responsibilities.

Coach Abbey Quinn in the huddle with her field hockey team

Tyler Wilson - Gravity and Freeride Head Coach

Tyler Wilson has assumed the role of head gravity and freeride coach. Tyler brings extensive experience building successful mountain bike programs with a strong student-centered approach. Tyler’s leadership and experience will continue to strengthen Gould’s gravity and freeride programs.

Gould Academy enduro and gravity MTB student-athlete races down hill in Maine

Michael Hirschbuhl - Alpine Weekend Program

Michael Hirschbuhl, previously the U14 Head Coach, has been named Gould's youth alpine coordinator with oversight of the Gould Alpine Weekend program.

Gould Coach Michael Hirschbuhl On-Snow-Training

Abbie Richardson - Athletic Training

Abbie Richardson joins Gould as the new athletic trainer. Abbie has most recently served as the Athletic Trainer at Mountain Valley High School. Abbie is also a trained National Ski Patroller.

Bryan Zemba - Mogul Coach

Bryan Zemba, a former Junior World Dual Mogul Champion and U.S. Ski Team mogul athlete and coach, will work with Head Mogul Coach Sean Ennis this winter. Bryan, a graduate of the University of Utah, has previously coached at Stratton Mountain School and Wasatch Freestyle and is currently a Level 200 Mogul Coach and U.S. Ski Team faculty examiner.

Fieldhouse Equipment Update: Super Tramp

This summer a Super Tramp was installed at Farnsworth Fieldhouse. This project was made possible through several significant donations earmarked for the project and the support from Gould’s development office. The Super Tramp will provide another high-level training opportunity for Gould athletes and will be an exciting addition to Gould’s strength and conditioning and snow-sports programs.

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