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Jenn Bradley Announced as Next Athletics Director of St. Mary's Academy
Halley Stennes

Introducing Jenn Bradley, SMA’s New Athletics Director

St. Mary’s Academy is thrilled to announce the selection of Jenn Bradley as our new Athletics Director. With over two decades of experience in athletics, Jenn brings a dynamic blend of leadership, passion, and a commitment to holistic athlete development. 

Jenn’s extensive background includes serving as the Athletics Director at Lincoln Preparatory Academy in Arizona since 2016. Prior to that, she held key positions as the recruiting coordinator and women’s basketball coach at several Division I institutions,  including Santa Clara University, Colorado State University, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“What truly sets Jenn apart is her commitment to excellence, both on and off the court,” said Iswari Natarajan, SMA President & Head of School. “She upholds high standards while fostering scholar-athletes growth in sports, academics, and life, embodying a holistic approach to athletics administration. Recognizing coaches' crucial role in our athletes' lives, Jenn is steadfast in providing them with the essential support and guidance they need.”

Recognizing the pivotal role coaches play in athletes' lives, Jenn is dedicated to providing them with the necessary support and guidance to succeed. Her leadership style, characterized by approachability and vision, has already resonated deeply with the SMA community, particularly with Middle and High School students.

Jenn shares, “I am honored and excited to join St. Mary’s Academy as Athletics Director. I firmly believe in the power of sports to transform lives and build character. I aim to create a culture that develops exceptional scholar-athletes and nurtures well-rounded individuals who thrive during and after their time at SMA.”

Born and raised in Colorado, Jenn is thrilled to be returning home and is an avid Broncos, Nuggets, and Rockies fan. She earned a full Division I basketball scholarship all four years at Santa Clara University and continued her education there, earning her master’s in counseling and psychology. An athlete to her core, she is passionate about sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and nutrition and is a competitive mountain biker.