NMH Announces New Athletics Director

Telia Marks-McCall will join Northfield Mount Hermon’s leadership team as director of athletics, effective July 1.

Marks-McCall will lead NMH’s highly competitive athletics program, comprising 33 sports and almost 70 teams. In her role, she will provide strategic vision and day-to-day leadership for all aspects of the program, which promotes physical well-being and competitive integrity while staying true to the school’s educational mission, values, and commitment to developing citizens and scholars.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Telia to the NMH community in this important role,” said Head of School Brian Hargrove. “NMH’s athletics program is an integral part of our school community, with teams for students of all levels, comprehensive PE and wellness programs, and high-caliber facilities. Our coaches are deeply engaged in all aspects of student life, serving as role models, advisors, and mentors to their players and non-athletes alike. Telia’s background and experience leaves her well prepared to lead our work shaping and supporting our citizen-scholar-athletes.”   

Marks-McCall brings a strong track record in athletics leadership, promoting positive cultures grounded in character, integrity, and a strong work ethic. She comes to NMH from Maryvale Preparatory School, where she’s served as director of athletics and head girls’ basketball coach, overseeing six championship titles and three runner-up finishes across athletic programs while supporting nationally ranked teams in soccer and lacrosse. 

Her previous positions include director of athletics and auxiliary programs and head basketball coach at Miss Hall’s School, where she led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for the program. She also brings athletics administrative experience at the collegiate level, at Quinnipiac University and the University of Iowa.

Marks-McCall holds a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Virginia and a master’s in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac. At Virginia, she was the basketball team’s Rookie of the Year. After college, she spent two years playing professionally in Luxembourg and Finland, which helped her bring a global perspective to her approach to athletics and leadership.

“I am honored to join the Northfield Mount Hermon community as director of athletics,” she said. “I look forward to building on its tradition of excellence by fostering a competitive, values-driven program that brings out the best in every student-athlete.” She will join the community with her husband, Brett, and their children, Drew, Xavier, and Aaliyah.

Marks-McCall will succeed Michael Shelton, head coach of NMH’s boys’ basketball program, who served as interim director of athletics during the 2025-26 academic year. “We’re very grateful to Michael for stepping up and adding the interim role to his already full plate this year,” Hargrove said. “Michael provided consistency and leadership during this time of transition and has played an integral role in the expansion of our campus athletics facilities, including the Ice Barn and field house. His work as interim director leaves a firm foundation that Telia can continue to build on as she takes our athletics program into the future.”