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 Pendergast started coaching at UA in 2023 as our tennis head coach. She has stepped be to be our bowling coach in the fall. Coach Pendergast is also a substitute teacher in the building. Email Dawn Pendergast

Coach Cavanaugh has been named the Varsity head cross country coach at Ursuline for the 2020 season. He has been an assistant cross country coach at Ursuline since 2016. Chris has over 12 years of coaching sports at various levels and has also served as a UA track coach. Chris has been a Flying Pig/Queen Bee Board member since 2014 and also serves as Pace Team coordinator since 2010. Chris is Senior Sales Purchasing Manger at Procter & Gamble. Email Coach Cavanaugh

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 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.

Coach Connolly took over the program in the fall of 2022. Coach Connolly came to Ursuline after 1 year as head coach at Summit Country Day. Connolly played 4 years at Duquesne University, 2X conference player of the week, ranks 7th in Duquesne history in career assists, ranks 6th in Duquesne history in single season assists, ranks in top 3 in Duquesne history in single game points, and 2x state champion at Century High School. Email Coach Connolly

Coach Fakhry started coaching at Ursuline in 2024.  Prior to coaching at UA, he has had several years of coaching locally at CU and CUP as well as being an age group director.  Coach Fakhry brings extensive technical and tactical knowledge to UA and we are excited to see what he brings to the program.

Coach Buckenmyer started coaching at Ursuline in 2021.  He coached one year as the Head JV Coach and then was names 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.

Coach Pendergast started coaching at Ursuline in the spring of 2023.  She comes to Ursuline with a few years of Varsity and JV coaching experience.  She has also been a lifelong player and learner of tennis.  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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