Meet Our Coaches

Jason Bradley has an associate of arts degree from the University of Delaware and is continuing to purse his Bachelor of Arts from there as well. Mr. Bradley has coaching experience with the Princeton Soccer Academy as well as FC Copa in Hillsborough.

Coach Jensen brings more than 25 years of field hockey experience and an unmatched passion for the game to the program. She began playing field hockey as a young athlete, succeeded at the high school level, continued her career at the collegiate level, and still competes today in the New Jersey Field Hockey Association (NJFHA) Adult League.

Throughout her playing career, she has primarily played midfield and forward, but developed a deep understanding of all the positions and rules of the game through coaching.

Coach Jensen has spent her entire teaching career in private schools and values the strong sense of community, tradition, and relationships that private school provides. As an educator, she has taught Social Studies, Science, and STREAM; bringing leadership, organization, and enthusiasm into her classroom.

Coaching has been a part of Coach Jensen's life since her summers in high school, and she feels incredibly fortunate to have continued that path to now coach at the Mount. She prioritizes building a strong team culture; developing athletes both on and off the field, and ensuring that players enjoy and appreciate the sport as much as she does.

Beyond the field, Coach Jensen is a proud mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family, including their dog, Finn. When she is not teaching, coaching, or playing field hockey, she enjoys reading and running -- activities that help her recharge and stay balanced.

Coach Jensen lives by the motto, "Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn," and she is excited to instill both this season. GO LIONS!

Coach Scott brings more than 26 years of experience playing and coaching basketball, along with a strong passion for developing young athletes. His background includes playing Division I basketball at Rider University, leading the basketball program at the Hopewell Valley YMCA, and running his own year-round basketball training program in Warren County.

 

What stood out to us throughout the hiring process was Coach Scott’s commitment to teaching the game, developing the already existing strong culture of our program, and helping young athletes grow through hard work and accountability. We believe his experience and approach will be a great addition to our basketball program and to the student-athletes at The Mount.

 

Sister Lisa is "looking forward to this new coach becoming part of the Mount community. He will be physically and emotionally present to the team and he fully understands and supports the core values of the school." 

Coach Steph is a proud New Jersey native from Scotch Plains, where she made a name for herself in the pool. A standout swimmer at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and with the Jersey Gators club team, she was a key member of the 2015 Public B State Championship team and held the 200 Medley Relay Meet of Champions state record.

She continued her swimming career at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she competed at the Division I level for all four years. At UMass, she was a finalist in the 200 Fly at the A-10 Conference Championships and served as team captain her senior year while studying Holistic Health and Agriculture.

Coach Steph brings valuable coaching experience from her time with the Jersey Aquatic Center as Head 10 & Under Coach and as an assistant coach at Kean University. She prioritizes building a strong team culture, athletic development, and most importantly -- having fun! When she’s not coaching, you can find her leading indoor cycling and group fitness classes—or spending time with her five cats!

Coach Maldonado is a New Jersey native and graduate of West Morris Central High School. She continued her playing career at the NCAA Division I level at Sacred Heart University, where she was a member of the Pioneers’ 2009 Northeast Conference Championship team. Her experiences as a collegiate athlete continue to shape the way she approaches competition, leadership, teamwork, and player development.

 

Now entering her 15th year of coaching, Coach Maldonado has worked with athletes at both the club and high school levels and is entering her fifth season as Head Varsity Softball Coach at Mount Saint Mary Academy, where she is also the school's Dean of Students. She is also currently a coach with the NJ Batbusters, one of the region's highly regarded and competitive club softball organizations.

At the heart of Coach Maldonado's softball program, however, is something far more personal: the opportunity to coach alongside her father, Coach Dan. Coach Dan serves as the team's assistant coach, making the program a true family endeavor and allowing them to share a passion for the game that has been part of Coach Maldonado's life since childhood. Together, they bring different perspectives, experiences, and strengths to the dugout while maintaining a shared commitment to the development and well-being of every athlete.

This father-daughter partnership is a defining part of the program's identity. They have built a family-oriented culture rooted in trust, accountability, genuine care, and the belief that every player deserves to feel seen, supported, and challenged. While they are deeply committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game and competing at a high level, they are equally committed to creating an environment where athletes can grow in confidence, resilience, leadership, and character.

As both an educator and coach, Coach Maldonado believes athletics are one of the greatest classrooms for teaching life lessons. She loves the competition and the process of developing fundamentally strong softball players, but she is even more passionate about helping young women discover what they are capable of and learn how to navigate challenges as part of a team. She believes the relationships formed within a team can leave a lasting impact long after the final game has been played.

For Coach Maldonado and Coach Dan, the goal extends beyond wins and losses. They want every athlete who comes through their program to leave as a better softball player, and as a stronger leader, teammate, and person.

Coach Ashton is a graduate of Glens Falls High School (NY) and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, where I played Tight End.

After graduating, he spent 25 years in the financial services industry working for various banks and brokerage firms in New Jersey. He has since pivoted careers to become a

certified Business teacher and is currently teaching in the Bound Brook School District.

He raised his family in Chatham, NJ, and currently resides in Martinsville. He has two adult children, Miller and Josephine; Josephine is currently a senior playing field hockey at Babson College.

Regarding his coaching experience, he coached youth football in Chatham for 13 years, serving as both an Assistant and Head Coach for the flag and tackle programs. During that time, he also served as the Player Safety Coach for five years and as President of the organization for four years, where he oversaw all aspects of the program.

Following his time with the youth organization, he spent four years at Chatham High School as a Varsity Assistant Coach and the Head Freshman Coach. For the past two years, he has been coaching at Bound Brook High School, serving as the Offensive Coordinator in his first year and the Defensive Coordinator this past season.