Meet Our Coaches

Kayode McKinnon is a USSF Coach Educator, USSF A License coach, ODP Regional Head Coach, and former head coach of the Guyanese U20 Men’s National Team. He is recognized for his ability to provide tactical insight and to advance technical development through a distinct and effective coaching methodology. His work includes supporting former U.S. Youth World Cup players at the U17 and U20 levels, as well as collaborating with select players and college placement athletes over the years.

Currently, he serves as Head of Soccer at KMSA, a professional training organization where he oversees organizational development, player development and exchange, leadership development, and coach development. In this role, he has helped players progress into grassroots coaching, secure professional tryouts and contracts, and gain opportunities to train with professional coaches in high-performance environments.

Previously, McKinnon worked at the ECNL, college, and MLS NEXT levels, where he developed deep expertise in age-appropriate training methods and effective teaching and coaching methodologies. His experience has contributed to a stronger understanding of the youth soccer landscape and the development of clear pathways for player success.

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 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 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.