Mount Vernon Mustangs

Rita Williams serves as the Middle School Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director. In her role, she oversees all of the day to day operations of middle school athletics and programs by fostering a safe and inclusive environment for student-athletes.

She had a proven track record with over a decade of experience in the youth and amateur sports world with Elevate Sports Academy, which she founded in 2013. A former UCONN Basketball player and WNBA All-Star, Rita uses her athletic expertise to inspire and nurture young talent while developing, supporting and guiding the next generation of young athlete

As Head Athletic Trainer, Hiro oversees medical service to all students participating in athletics from Grades 5-12. Hiro and his team provide daily injury elevation, treatment, and rehabilitation as well as home game coverage. With 15 years of experience at professional, NCAA Division I universities, high schools, and private practice settings before joining Mount Vernon in 2022, Hiro brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in advanced myofascial release technique, Kinesio Taping, and injury prevention programs to minimize sports-related injuries and its recovery time. As a former college athlete, Hiro understands the importance of creating the safest environments while supporting athletes in performance enhancement.

Peter earned degrees in Athletic Training and in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia. During his time there, he gained valuable experience working with the UGA football, men’s tennis, and track and field teams. He further refined his skills working with organizations like the Atlanta Falcons and the 2017 NCAA Tennis Championships. Following his academic tenure, he joined the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine team as the athletic trainer for multiple Gwinnett County schools. Entering his second year at Mount Vernon, Peter remains committed to supporting his athletes’ recovery, preventing future injuries, and enhancing athletic performance.

Chandler Lee has been a member of the Mount Vernon School community for seven years, where he expertly manages sports information and broadcasting. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Chandler brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. Since beginning his broadcasting career in 2006, he has covered high school, collegiate, and semi-professional sports.

Chandler’s diverse skill set includes communications, public relations, marketing, feature writing, sports broadcasting, news reporting, webcasting, and various aspects of writing and on-air reporting for mass media. At Mount Vernon, he is responsible for sports website management and content, writing game recaps, producing videos with coaches and players, managing sports social media, and broadcasting athletic events with dynamic play-by-plays.