Athletics Department Contacts
The Peddie School athletics program is unique in its approach, centering around the principle of “Education through Athletics.” This philosophy focuses on developing individual skills and tactical understanding and takes a holistic approach to personal growth and community engagement. The program emphasizes valuable life lessons learned through competition, such as hard work, accountability, resilience, time management and contributing to a cause greater than oneself.
Peddie Athletics values uplifting one another and facing significant challenges together. Whether it’s providing support to a teammate during a personal loss or showing up for each other in tough times, our program fosters a strong sense of unity and mutual support. This philosophy, which mirrors Peddie’s core values, acts as a binding force within the athletic community, creating a harmonious and supportive environment for all participants. Prospective students and their families considering Peddie will discover an athletics program deeply dedicated to personal growth, teamwork and community spirit.
If you want to learn more about the Peddie School athletic program, we encourage you to contact the Athletics Department at athletics@peddie.org. You can also use the directory below to contact a particular coach or staff member who can provide more information about the programs you’re interested in.
“Education through Athletics may speak to the valuable lessons learned through competition, lessons we carry with us throughout life.”
Director of Athletics Rich D’Andrea ’01
Rich D'Andrea
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Deyvon Brooks
Assistant Coach, Football and Track
Melissa Kramer
Thomas Meneskie
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
Kyle Ocampo
Julie Sheldon
Science Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
M.Ed., Temple University
William Sodano
Michael Volkmar
M.S., George Washington University
Varsity Head Coaches
Rich D'Andrea
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Benjamin Bickford
History Teacher
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Golf
M.A., Rutgers University
Tim Brennan
Brian Dubrule
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis and Girls Varsity Golf
M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., University of Alabama
Grant Edwards
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Cross Country
M.A., Dartmouth College
Jesse Facey
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Cross Country
Austin Frank
Head Coach, Varsity Wrestling
Barbara Grudt
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Rowing
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
John Kauffman
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Rowing
Bridgette McKnight
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball
Thomas Meneskie
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
Matthew Roach
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer
M.A., Bread Loaf School of English
Joseph Rulewich
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Basketball
Julie Sheldon
Science Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
M.Ed., Temple University
Erik Treese
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Baseball
M.A., Villanova University
Amanda Vos Strache
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Lacrosse and Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
B.A., Stanford University
