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Coach Luke
Head Coach
Luke Leonard is the director of the MCS Athletic Department. He was born in Spartanburg, SC but lived most of his life in Shelby, NC. He graduated high school from Cramerton Christian Academy and then attended Pensacola Christian College where he received a Bachelor Arts Degree in Youth Ministry & physical education.
Coach Luke leads a competitive athletic program while inspiring student-athletes to live out their Christian faith. His fundamental skills, strategies and physical training continues to enhance our athletic program. Coach Luke coaches the following sports:
- Varsity Girls Volleyball
- Varsity Boys Basketball
- Varsity Girls Soccer
- PUPS Basketball

Coach Chad
Head Coach
For the past two decades, Coach Chad has devoted his time to coaching at MCS. He is passionate about using endurance and perseverance for building and strengthening character in young people. Coach Chad has led his team to many tournaments and competitions.
Coach Chad currently coaches the following:
- JV Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Basketball

Coach O’Hara
Head Coach
Coach O’Hara has proven to be an outstanding addition to our Bulldogs athletic program. Having years of experience, Coach O’Hara implements different techniques and strategies that help our Varsity Boys Soccer team achieve outstanding results. His compassion, vision, and ability to communicate with his team makes each player push for excellence. Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Soccer Team as they played in two conference games this season. Coach O’Hara is eager to start the 2025 Season in hopes of becoming state champs!
Coach O’Hara currently coaches the following:
- Varsity Boys Soccer

Coach James
head Coach
Coach James is no a stranger to the MCS Bulldogs as she too played on the very court her athletes play on today. Coach James graduated from MCS in 2000 and participated in sports her entire high school years. Though she pursued a Bachelor of Science and Business Management, she kept active as assistant and head coach at MCS whenever the opportunity came. She lead her team into an undefeated JV Girls Volleyball season in 2004.
Coach James currently coaches the following:
- JV Girls Volleyball

Coach Chard
Assistant Coach
Rebekah Chard is the assistant coach for JV girls volleyball and loves every minute of it. When she started teaching fifth grade at MCS in 2021, Coach Chard was a natural choice to join the team as coach. Having led their girls to an undefeated season, Coach James and Coach Chard have achieved a conference title! They are excited for the 2025 new JV girls volleyball season.
Coach Chard currently coaches the following:
- JV Girls Volleyball

Coach Mallorie
Assistant & Head Coach
Coach Mallorie is an alumni of MCS and believes in fostering a positive atmosphere that inspires players to work hard, challenge themselves, and embrace the spirt of the game. Coaching is more than teaching but it shapes character which instills lifelong vales.
Coach Mallorie
Coach Chard currently coaches the following:
- Varsity Girls Soccer (Assisted)
- PUPS 1st-3rd Grade Soccer (Head)