Athletic Staff & Coaches

Coach Starks came to Ursuline in 2011 with several years of coaching experience at the high school level. Prior to coaching, he was a competitive player at the University of Cincinnati, then the Boston Celtics and abroad.

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Coach Marie Kramer Arntsen, '05 was hired in 2025 to coach Bowling.  Coach Arntsen is a lifelong bowler as well as our Vocal Instructor.  We are excited to have her on the coaching staff.  Email Coach Arntsen

Coach Terkula was named the Varsity head cross country coach at Ursuline for the 2025 season.  Coach Terkula has been an integral part of the Ursuline coaching staff since 2018, contributing his expertise and enthusiasm to both the cross country and track & field programs. Over the years, he has built a strong rapport with student-athletes, consistently fostering a culture of perseverance, sportsmanship, and excellence.

A lifelong runner and devoted mentor, Coach Terkula brings an unwavering passion for the sport, a deep understanding of training and racing strategy, and a commitment to helping each athlete reach their fullest potential—both on and off the course.

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Coach Wolkoff started coaching at Ursuline in 1996.  After a 1 year sabbatical in 2021, he returned in 2022 to coach the Lions.  He has taken many divers to state including 2006 State Champion Jen Funch and 2022 State Runner Up - Mallory Hanna. 

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Coach Regan started coaching at Ursuline in 2017 as our JV Head Coach and was named Varsity Head Coach in 2019. Coach Regan, a St. Louis native, started playing field hockey in 7th grade and went on to play 4 year on the Varsity High school team. She was a four year letter winner at Miami University as a defender and helped capture the MAC tournament twice and appeared in two NCAA tournaments. Coach Regan has also coached for the Gateway Field Hockey Club, the Futures program, private lessons, and she taught in St. Louis for Teach for America Corp. She currently teaches 6th & 7th grade at St. Cecilia School in Oakley. Email Coach Regan

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Coach Zepf comes to UA in the spring of 2026.  He has coached football for several year at St. Xavier High School.  He is highly knowledgeable, passionate about player development, and brings great energy and enthusiasm to the game. We are excited to have him at UA.

Coach Caley joined the Ursuline golf program in 2025, bringing years of experience as both a player and coach. He is eager to lead the team to success. Email Coach Caley

Coach Bellissemo started coaching at UA first as an Assistant Soccer Coach and then with Lacrosse.  He has several years of playing and coaching experience in both sport and has a great rapport with our student-athletes.  We are excited to have him as our Head Coach starting in the spring of 2026.

Coach Loftus started coaching at UA in 2025.  She comes to UA with many years of playing and coaching experience.  Most recently she has coached at Cincinnati United, but she also spent several years coaching at another UA high school.  Coach Loftus is extremely knowledgeable about the sport, holds her players to a high standard, and is deeply committed to the success of the program.  We are excited to have her at UA.

Coach Buckenmyer started coaching at Ursuline in 2021.  He coached one year as the Head JV Coach and then was named the Assistant Varsity Coach.  Coach Buck has several years of coaching experience not just in softball, but in several sports.  UA is lucky to have Coach Buck. Email Coach Buckenmyer

Coach Seibert started coaching at Ursuline in 2024. Prior to coaching at UA, she was a 4 year swimmer and captain at the University of Cincinnati. She was also an OHSAA state qualifier in high school. Email Coach Seibert

Coach Pendergast started coaching at Ursuline in the spring of 2023.  She came to Ursuline with both Varsity and JV coaching experience.  She has also been a lifelong tennis player.  We are excited to have Coach Pendergast's energy and enthusiasm for the sport.  Email Coach Pendergast

Coach Terkula started at Ursuline in 2018.  Coach Terkula accepted the Head Track & Field position in spring of 2022. He began coaching at UA as an assistant coach for both Cross Country & Track. David is dedicated to the program and is excited to have a very talented coaching staff to work with the Lions! Coach David will focus on middle distance and distance.

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Coach Butcher started coaching at Ursuline in 2019 as an assistant and was named Head Coach in 2020. Prior to coaching at Ursuline, she was a volunteer assistant at Xavier University, where she still helps with the summer camps. Coach Butcher also coaches at Elevation Volleyball Club. Butcher played at DePauw University from 2007-10, helping the Tigers post a 99-40 record during her time on team. She earned all-conference first-team honors in 2010 and second-team recognition in 2009. Butcher finished her career ranked third all-time in assists (3,843).

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