St. Mary’s Catholic School announces key changes in its athletic department leadership for the upcoming school year.
Coach Dennis Breland has been named Athletic Director and will continue to serve as Head Baseball Coach, a position he resumed upon returning to St. Mary’s last year. Coach Stacey Aldredge has been appointed Assistant Athletic Director, in addition to continuing her role as Head Volleyball Coach. Both coaches were part of the school’s staff this past year and bring a wealth of experience and leadership to their new roles.
A veteran coach with over 35 years of experience, Coach Breland was a key member of the Tigers’ coaching staff during the school’s 2011 State Championship and 2010 State Runner-Up seasons. Since Breland’s return to St. Mary’s, the program’s success has continued under his leadership as the Tiger baseball team secured the District Championship this spring. His extensive coaching career has produced numerous collegiate athletes and has been marked by excellence, leadership, and dedication.
Coach Breland holds a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana College (1987) and a Master of Education from Northwestern State University (2017). In addition to his coaching duties, he teaches upper-level mathematics at St. Mary’s and remains committed to both the academic and athletic success of the school’s student body.
Coach Aldredge made an immediate impact in her first year at St. Mary’s, leading the volleyball team to a district championship and the program’s first-ever win over a 5A school. Known for her strategic mindset, player development, and competitive drive, she has brought a new energy and culture of excellence to the program. Prior to joining St. Mary’s, she accumulated over seven years of collegiate coaching experience.
As a player, Aldredge was a four-year starter at Northwestern State University, where she earned All-Louisiana and All-Southland Conference honors. In 2011, she was named both the Southland Conference and Louisiana Sports Writers Association Freshman of the Year. She still holds NSU records for career kills (1,318) and total attempts (4,683)—including the top two single-season totals in program history.
Coach Aldredge earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and a master’s degree in Sports Administration from NSU. She is married to former NSU standout tight end Justin Aldredge, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Finnley Jo, in July of 2023.
St. Mary’s is excited to have these two accomplished coaches leading its athletic program and looks forward to continued success under their guidance.
For more information about St. Mary’s, please contact the school office at (318) 352-8394 or http://www.smstigers.org.