Mr. Days is a graduate of DeKalb High School and continued his education at Ball State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health and a master's degree in School Administration. While at Ball State, he was also a member of the men's basketball program, and spent one year working in the BSU athletics office. Mr. Days began his Athletic leadership career as a varsity boys basketball assistant at Blackford and Mt. Vernon High School before becoming the youngest varsity boys basketball head coach in Indiana, leading the program at Southwestern (Shelby) Jr/Sr High School for 17 seasons. During his tenure, the program won three sectional championships and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2020. He concluded his coaching career as the school's all-time winningest coach. Throughout his coaching career, he was committed to developing student-athletes through hard work, discipline, teamwork, and character. In addition to coaching, Mr. Days served as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Southwestern for nine years, gaining valuable experience in athletic administration, school leadership, and program development. He is currently in his fifth year at MVMS as the Athletic Director and Facility rental coordinator, where he is committed to providing outstanding opportunities and experiences for student-athletes and coaches. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with 13 year old daughter Hayden, who attends Carmel Schools and participates in cross country, track, and competitive cheer. They enjoy attending concerts and sporting events together. He is a Colts season ticket holder and enjoys cheerintg on Purdue, Ball State, the Pacers, and cubs. He's proud to be part of the MV athletic program and looks forward to continuing to build a culture of excellence while helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field of play.

Coach Boudouris was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and is a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. He continued his education at Indiana Wesleyan University before beginning a career in education and coaching. Coach Boudouris has eight years of girls soccer coaching experience and previously coached 8th-grade boys basketball and 7th-grade football. He is entering his 16th year as a Physical Education teacher at Mt. Comfort Elementary and has been fortunate to coach many outstanding athletes while helping develop even better young people. His coaching journey began at Mt. Vernon, and he is proud to continue serving Marauder student-athletes. Outside of coaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Joanna, and their two children, Levi and Eloise. In his free time, he enjoys running, drinking coffee, and relaxing on his front porch while watching hummingbirds and other birds. Coach Boudouris is excited to continue serving the Mt. Vernon athletic program and looks forward to helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field.

Coach Day is a graduate of Decatur Central High School and the University of Indianapolis. He currently serves as the music teacher at Mt. Vernon Intermediate School and has been coaching golf at Mt. Vernon Middle School since 2000. During that time, he spent 22 years as the boys golf coach before becoming the inaugural girls golf coach when the program began in 2023. One of the most rewarding aspects of coaching is watching young golfers grow in both their skills and confidence. His goal is to provide student-athletes with a strong foundation in the game of golf while teaching lessons that will benefit them both on and off the course for years to come. Outside of school and coaching, he enjoy golfing, bowling, and spending time with his two dogs, Lucy and Charlie.

Coach Elsbury is a graduate of Greenfield-Central High School and attended Indiana University and IUPUI. He has been coaching over 50 years and has had the privilege of coaching both boys and girls basketball, as well as baseball. As a student-athlete he played both basketball and baseball. Throughout his coaching career, he coached at Greenfield-Central and Mt. Vernon, where he's been fortunate to work with countless outstanding student-athletes. While wins and championships are memorable, his greatest accomplishment has been watching so many of the young people he has coached grow into successful, responsible adults. Professionally, he has spent more than 30 years working at Eli Lilly before semi-retiring. He is also the co-owner of Mom and Pops (Greenfield). He continues to enjoy coaching because of the relationships with student-athletes and the opportunity to positively impact their lives through athletics.

Coach Seward is a 2002 graduate of Beech Grove High School and began his coaching career in 2012 as a varsity girls basketball assistant coach at Indianapolis Lutheran High School. During his time there, the team captured a sectional championship in 2015. Coach has been a part of the Mt. Vernon basketball program for the past 10 years, serving in a variety of coaching roles, including the boys and girls travel programs, 6th grade girls basketball, and 6th grade boys basketball. He enjoys helping young athletes develop their basketball skills while building confidence, character, and a love for the game. Outside of coaching, Coach works as a Territory Manager for American Metals Supply, where he partners with more than 100 HVAC contractors throughout his territory. Coach Seward and his wife, Kristin, have two daughters, Maci and Harper. In his free time, he enjoys supporting his daughters at their sporting events, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing at the beach.

Coach Buzan is a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and proudly continues to give back to the community that helped shape her. She serves as the Head Coach of the Mt. Vernon Middle School swim team and the Head Age Group Coach for Mt. Vernon Premier Aquatics. Coach Buzan has been coaching with Mt. Vernon Premier Aquatics for five years and assumed leadership of the middle school swim team last year. She is passionate about developing young athletes both in and out of the water while creating a positive and competitive environment for swimmers of all ability levels. During her coaching career, she has helped several swimmers qualify for the state championships in individual events. Outside of coaching, she serves as the Attendance Secretary at Mt. Vernon Middle School and also enjoys teaching swim lessons. Mt. Vernon has always been her home away from home, and she is proud to be a Marauder for life. Coach Katie is excited to continue building the tradition of excellence at Mt. Vernon while helping student-athletes reach their full potential in the pool and beyond.

Coach Sanford has been the head coach of the Mt. Vernon Middle School Cross Country program since 2023. One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is watching our student-athletes grow throughout the season, both as runners and as individuals. With the support of my assistant coaches, we strive to help every athlete improve and discover they are capable of more than they ever imagined. Cross Country is a challenging sport, and anyone willing to push themselves through a 3K race at their limit is "slightly crazy"—in the best possible way! Coach Sanford is has been an 8th grade math teacher at Mt. Vernon Middle School since 2022 after previously teaching at McCordsville Elementary. He earned his degrees from Grand Valley State University in Michigan and the University of West Georgia. Outside of school and coaching, he enjoys traveling, solving logic puzzles, playing games, and following baseball, football, and auto racing.

Coach Fitzgerald is a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, where she was a varsity volleyball player. She continued her volleyball career at the University of Cincinnati, competing on the club volleyball team while earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Special Education through Western Governors University. Coach Fitzgerald has five years of coaching experience at the club volleyball level, where she has focused on helping athletes develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game. She believes in creating a positive, encouraging environment that emphasizes teamwork, strong work ethic, and personal growth while helping players build a deeper understanding of volleyball. Outside of coaching, she is an Essential Skills teacher at Mt. Vernon Intermediate School, where she is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing card games, and cheering on volleyball whenever she gets the chance. Coach Fitzgerald is excited to be part of the Mt. Vernon athletic program and looks forward to helping student-athletes grow both on and off the court.

Coach Shepherd is a 2003 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School and continued his baseball career at Marian University, where he played for the Knights. Coach Shepherd has 13 years of coaching experience at both the high school and youth levels. In 2019, he was a member of Hamilton Southeastern's coaching staff that captured the IHSAA State Championship. He is passionate about teaching the game of baseball while helping young athletes grow through hard work, discipline, and teamwork. Outside of coaching, he works as a Construction Manager for Fischer Homes, building homes throughout the McCordsville community. He and his wife, Katie, met while attending Marian University and have two children, Mason and Brynlee. As a family, they enjoy playing sports together, traveling to bucket-list destinations, and making their annual trip to Tuttle's Apple Orchard each fall. Coach Shepherd is excited to be part of the Mt. Vernon athletic program and looks forward to making a positive impact on the lives of student-athletes both on and off the field.