Meet the Coaches
Head Varsity Football Coach / Head Varsity Boys Weightlifting / Physical Education Faculty
Head Football Coach / Physical Education Faculty
cmetts@ocsrams.org
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2021
EDUCATION
MS Health Studies, University of Alabama
FUN FACT
Football has been the vehicle that he has used to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to young men. He is overwhelmed by what God has done in the lives of his players over 31 years..
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Light the Night
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Joshua 1:9
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Diet Coke
Jesus Christ is Mr. Carey Metts’ Lord and Savior, his rock and salvation. He holds a BS degree from Mars Hill College in NC and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Health Studies. He is one of five boys in his family and has four sons of his own. He was born in Tampa, FL, in 1966 and moved to Asheville, NC, in 1974, which he calls home. He has been married to Mrs. Loren Metts for 31 wonderful years, and she is his best friend. He has been teaching and coaching for 31 years and loves being a part of Orangewood Christian School.
Upper School Physical Education Faculty / Track & Field Coach / Cross Country Coach
Upper School Physical Education Faculty / Track & Field Coach / Cross Country Coach
cpagan@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2024
EDUCATION
MS Sports Management, PennWest California
FUN FACT
Her joy is running the race set before her. As she proudly dons her Boston marathon jacket and strap on her track spikes, she takes joy in embracing the path God has laid out for her, each step a testament to His guidance and blessings.
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Passing the Light from seniors to juniors at graduation
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Hebrews 12:1
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Americano with soy milk and Equal(4)
After the birth of her daughter in 2014, Mrs. Claire Pagan felt a calling to become a teacher. Despite initial hesitation, she pursued teaching wholeheartedly after being laid off in 2023. Teaching brings her immense peace and fulfillment. She has a supportive husband, two wonderful children, and a mini dachshund named Sky. She has a deep passion for running, having completed multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She enjoys activities like CrossFit, running, and reading fiction.
Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
cniedermeyer@ocsrams.org
EDUCATION
BS, Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, University of Florida
Ms. Cydney Niedermeyer is a Florida native. She began her academic and athletic career at Temple University where she played Division I soccer and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Niedermeyer completed her career at the University of Florida where she received her Master's degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. After college, she played professionally in Puerto Rico, then moved to Orlando to continue her professional soccer career. Niedermeyer has coached Women's Soccer at Auburn University and UNLV. Niedermeyer is currently a Firefighter in Orlando. During her first season at Orangewood, the Varsity Soccer team won the District Championship.
Varsity Vollyball Coach
Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach
BIO TO BE ADDED
Upper School Bible Faculty and Department Head / Varsity Tennis Coach
Upper School Bible Faculty and Department Head / Varsity Tennis Coach
esloan@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2016
EDUCATION
MA Religion, Yale University
FUN FACT
He loves to build… turning raw material into a useful product gives him great satisfaction and joy.
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Senior Retreat
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Sweet Tea
Mr. Ed Sloan, the youngest of three children, grew up as a fourth-generation native of St. Petersburg on the West Coast of Florida. His parents blessed him with a private Christian school education where he was introduced to Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to following Him. At the age of 19, he understood that the Holy Spirit had gifted him with a calling to full-time ministry as a pastor and teacher. In pursuit of that calling, he graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Religious Studies and then attended Yale University, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Religion with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and the development of the Early Church. Today, he has spent a quarter century serving in Christian education and pastoral ministry. He has been married to his college sweetheart for 30 years, and they have three children: Jacob, James, and Abigail. James and Abi graduated from Orangewood in 2022.
Upper School Dean of Students / Head Cross Country Coach / Track & Field Coach
Upper School Dean of Students / Head Cross Country Coach / Track & Field Coach
elynn@ocsrams.org
EDUCATION
BA Religious Studies, Florida State University
FUN FACT
She enjoys competing in running events, including marathons.
Mrs. Elizabeth (Coach) Lynn was born and raised in Orlando, and after high school she attended Syracuse University, Southern Methodist University and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Religious Studies, and holds many certifications, including her USATF Level 1, USATF Cross Country, NFHS Coach Level 1 and Altis in Javelin, Hammer and Shot Put. Coach Lynn and her husband Sean have two children, Patrick and Mackenzie, and two labs, Beauty and Charley.
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Athletics Assistant / JV Girls Volleyball Head Coach
Athletics Assistant / JV Girls Volleyball Head Coach
hmcvay@ocsrams.org
Mrs. Hannah McVay is entering her third year of coaching volleyball at Orangewood and her second year working in the Athletics Department. McVay played four years of volleyball at Montreat College in North Carolina, where she also met her husband, Ian who is Orangewood’s boys' basketball coach! They are thrilled to be back in Florida near family with their two children after their time away in the Navy. There's nothing more important to McVay than her relationship with Jesus, family, and friends, and being adventurous!
Upper School Dean of Students / Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
Upper School Dean of Students / Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
imcvay@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2022
EDUCATION
BS Communications, Montreat College
FUN FACT
He has enjoyed coaching basketball and has played basketball for most of his life. He has a lot of passion and enthusiasm for the game. He also enjoys weightlifting, running, cooking, and family time with his wife, Hannah, and their two children, Isley and Ledger.
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
James 1:2-4
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Blonde Roast Coffee from Starbucks, or Sweet Tea
Mr. Ian McVay was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Black Mountain, NC where he played basketball at C.D. Owen High School. He continued his basketball journey at Milligan University and the University of Alabama before finishing his college career and graduating from Montreat College in 2013. Following coaching stints in Texas and North Carolina, McVay served in the U.S. Navy from 2018 to 2022. In 2022, he joined the team at Orangewood Christian School as a Physical Education teacher and basketball coach, eventually becoming Dean of Students. His passion lies in integrating his faith with basketball, cherishing the opportunity to mentor and lead.
Head Golf Coach
Head Golf Coach
email@ocsrams.org
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2022
EDUCATION
BS Sport Exercience and Science, University of Central Florida
FUN FACT
Golf has been a passion of his from a young age.
Mr. Jacob (Coach) Borton was born and raised in the Orlando area, graduating from Lake Howell High School and then UCF with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Golf was a passion of his from a very young age. Borton traveled across the state and country playing in tournaments as a junior and during his time at UCF. After college, Borton played professionally on and off for a few years. Recently, he settled in his current position as Director of Golf Performance at a local gym where he is trains and helps his clients see results on and off the course. Training junior golfers has always been a goal of his, and he’s very fortunate to be in a job and coaching role where he is able to accomplish that. Coach Borton became the head golf coach at Orangewood in 2022 and feels that the future here is very promising for our sport.
Upper School Bible Faculty / Associate Head Football Coach & Offensive Coordinator / Varsity Girls Weightlifting Head Coach / Assistant Boys Weightlifting Coach / High School FCA sponsor
Upper School Bible Faculty / Associate Head Football Coach & Offensive Coordinator / Varsity Girls Weightlifting Head Coach / Assistant Boys Weightlifting Coach / High School FCA Club Sponsor
jfox@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2022
EDUCATION
MA Biblical Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary
FUN FACT
He loves coaching and using sports as a ministry.
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Homecoming Week (dress-up days, powderpuff game, Friday night football game)
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Proverbs 12:1
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Coffee (all kinds)
Mr. Jesse Fox was blessed to grow up in Central Florida in a Christian home with parents who loved the Lord. He participated in many sports and other outdoor activities. Through high school, he continued to play sports and began participating in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Through that ministry and his family's and church's ministry, he grew to love the Lord and desired to serve Him. He attended the University of South Florida and got involved in the Baptist Collegiate Ministries, where he served as a Ministry Intern for two years. After college, he felt called to attend Seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he spent three years as a full-time student while working at his home church as a Pastoral Intern. During that time, he began coaching football and felt God calling him to the field and classroom instead of the pulpit. He began coaching in 2017 and started full-time teaching in January 2020 as an 11th-grade upper school History teacher. After that year, he accepted a job to teach Bible and Praise and Worship Arts at a private Christian school. Since then, he has taught World Geography, 7th-11th Grade Bible, and Praise and Worship Arts. He continues to serve in multiple ministries at church alongside his ministry at Orangewood. He loves coaching, as it provides an opportunity to grow and develop relationships and use sports as a ministry for the Gospel.
Director of Enrollment / Varsity Softball Coach
Director of Enrollment / Varsity Softball Coach
kkatauskas@ocsrams.org
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2021
EDUCATION
MS Occupational Therapy (MS OTR/L), The Arizona School of Health Sciences
FUN FACT
She enjoys traveling with family and friends, enjoying new adventures and laughing.
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Yearbook Distribution Party, and 6th Grade Moving Up parade
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Joshua 1:9
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Orange LaCroix or Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte
Mrs. Kelly Katauskas is the Director of Enrollment at Orangewood Christian School and loves meeting and sharing the school's specialness with new and potential families. She is also the Head Softball Coach. Born and raised in Arizona, Kelly attended a small Christian school similar to Orangewood (1st-12th grade). She completed her undergraduate work at Wheaton College and earned her Master's in Occupational Therapy from The Arizona School of Health Sciences. Kelly worked for Orange County Public Schools as a Lead Occupational Therapist for 21 years before joining Orangewood in 2021. She has been married to Eric for over 22 years and has three children, all graduates, or currently attending Orangewood Christian School.
Athletic Operations / Varsity Flag Football Coach
Athletic Operations
mmadrigal@ocsrams.org
Apple Teacher Certified
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2021
EDUCATION
College courses
FUN FACT
His photo was Spider-Man because he does a little bit of everything and finds the character relatable.
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Senior Night for sports
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Psalm 34:4
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Water or Watermelon Fresca
Mr. Maxwell Madrigal loves to serve by leading small groups and has been coaching football since he was 17. He has certifications in photography and personal training. He is the youngest of six children and his faith is his identity. He loves Jesus with all his being, which makes working so easy for him.
Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
Varsity Boys Soccer Coach
nbond@ocsrams.org
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2017
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Mr. Nick Bond has been the Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach since 2017 after graduating from the University of Florida. He attended Orangewood from K-12th grade and played Varsity Soccer for 5 years while at Orangewood. Bond’s former playing experience has been with Florida Krush-Kraze (2006-2012), FC America (2013), and Orlando City U-22 (2012). He currently holds his D-license for coaching from the United States Soccer Federation. Coach Bond currently lives in Maitland with his wife Michelle.
Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2023
EDUCATION
MS Public Health, Rollins College
Mrs. Olivia (Coach)Hendry was born and raised in Florida and has been involved in the girls’ lacrosse scene since starting to play in elementary school. She graduated from Vero Beach High School and went on to play Division I women's lacrosse at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland where she received degrees in Chemistry and Theology. After tearing two ACLs, she was able to finish her playing career at Rollins College in Winter Park, and received her Master’s degree in Public Health. Through college and until now, Hendry coached and officiated youth and high school girls lacrosse and has continued to be heavily involved in the sport. Hendry became the Orangewood Head Girls Lacrosse coach in December 2023 and just completed her first season. As a competitive athlete herself, Coach Hendry is highly motivated to win, but as a coach, is more focused on developing girls into great friends, teammates, leaders, students, and daughters, and helping them fulfill their purpose. Coach Hendry recently got married and she and her husband live with their two dogs in College Park. In her day job, she works at the Christian non-profit, Inheritance of Hope, which inspires the hope of Christ in young families facing the loss of a parent due to terminal illness.
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Director Donor Relations / Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Director Donor Relations / Head Varsity Baseball Coach
shilinski@ocsrams.org
JOINED ORANGEWOOD
2019
EDUCATION
BS Business Management, Warner University
FUN FACT
His leadership has helped numerous players reach Division I baseball, and some have progressed to professional levels, including the MLB
FAVORITE OCS TRADITION
Senior Night for Orangewood Athletic Teams
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Romans 5:3-5
FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Ice water
Born in Indianapolis and raised in Lake Mary, Florida, Mr. Scott Hilinski's early life included a notable baseball career that led him to Warner University and eventually to being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks. After retiring from professional baseball, he embarked on a successful business career in the insurance industry and later joined Orangewood Christian School as the head baseball coach, then as Director of Development. Married to his high school sweetheart, Rachel, they have two children, Grayson and Sage, who both attend Orangewood. The family enjoys residing in Maitland, FL.