Athletics Department Contacts

The Peddie School’s 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 Peddie’s 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.

Peddie Director of Athletics Rich D'Andrea speaks with a student athlete.

“Education through Athletics may speak to the valuable lessons learned through competition, lessons we carry with us throughout life.”

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Rich D'Andrea

Rich D'Andrea

Director of Athletics
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
B.A., Georgetown University
rdandrea@peddie.org
609-944-7654
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Deyvon Brooks

Deyvon Brooks

Fitness Center Supervisor
Assistant Coach, Football and Track and Field
dbrooks@peddie.org
609-944-7530
Melissa Kramer

Melissa Kramer

Sports Information Coordinator
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
mkramer@peddie.org
609-944-7514
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Thomas Meneskie

Thomas Meneskie

Equipment Manager
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
tmeneskie@peddie.org
609-944-7509
Kyle Ocampo

Kyle Ocampo

Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of Delaware
M.S., University of Delaware
kocampo@peddie.org
609-944-7655
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Jose Roca

Jose Roca

Athletic Trainer
B.S., Castleton State College
jroca@peddie.org
609-944-7634
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Julie Sheldon

Julie Sheldon

Associate Director of Athletics
Science Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
B.A., Muhlenberg College
M.Ed., Temple University
jsheldon@peddie.org
609-944-7624
Susan Masone

Susan Masone

Administrative Assistant
smasone@peddie.org
609-944-7507
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William Sodano

William Sodano

Associate Director
B.A., Tufts University
wsodano@peddie.org
609-944-7508
Michael Volkmar

Michael Volkmar

Strength and Conditioning Coach
B.A., Le Moyne College
M.S., George Washington University
mvolkmar@peddie.org
609-944-7673
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Zoe Necerato

Zoe Necerato

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
B.S., Colorado Christian University
znecerato@peddie.org
609-944-7500
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Varsity Head Coaches

Rich D'Andrea

Rich D'Andrea

Director of Athletics
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
B.A., Georgetown University
rdandrea@peddie.org
609-944-7654
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Benjamin Bickford

Benjamin Bickford

Director of Residential Life
History Teacher
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Golf
B.A., Franklin & Marshall College
M.A., Rutgers University
bbickford@peddie.org
609-944-7532
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Tim Brennan

Tim Brennan

Head Coach, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
tbrennan@peddie.org
609-944-7507
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Brian Dubrule

Brian Dubrule

Library Director
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis and Girls Varsity Golf
B.A., University of Alabama
M.L.S., Catholic University
M.A., University of Kansas
bdubrule@peddie.org
609-944-7527
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Grant Edwards

Grant Edwards

Assistant Director of College Counseling
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Cross Country
Assistant Coach, Outdoor Track and Field
B.A., Princeton University
M.A., Dartmouth College
gedwards@peddie.org
609-944-7528
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Mark Fabish

Mark Fabish

Head Coach, Varsity Football
mfabish@peddie.org
609-944-7507
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Austin Frank

Austin Frank

History Teacher
Head Coach, Varsity Wrestling
B.A., Wesleyan University
afrank@peddie.org
609-944-7532
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Barbara Grudt

Barbara Grudt

Trustee Liaison
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Rowing
Director, Sports Hall of Fame
Director of Rowing
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
bgrudt@peddie.org
609-944-7684
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John Kauffman

John Kauffman

English Teacher
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Rowing
B.A., Bucknell University
M.A.T., Loyola University
M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University
jkauffman@peddie.org
609-944-7528
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Bridgette McKnight

Bridgette McKnight

Associate Director of Engagement and Reunions
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball
bmcknight@peddie.org
609-944-7931
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Thomas Meneskie

Thomas Meneskie

Equipment Manager
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
tmeneskie@peddie.org
609-944-7509
Matthew Roach

Matthew Roach

Director of Teaching and Learning for Citizenship and Scholarship
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English
M.Ed., Teachers College, Columbia University
mroach@peddie.org
609-944-7542
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Joseph Rulewich

Joseph Rulewich

Director of College Counseling
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Basketball
B.A., Haverford College
jrulewich@peddie.org
609-944-7565
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Julie Sheldon

Julie Sheldon

Associate Director of Athletics
Science Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
B.A., Muhlenberg College
M.Ed., Temple University
jsheldon@peddie.org
609-944-7624
Erik Treese

Erik Treese

History Teacher
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Baseball
B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., Villanova University
etreese@peddie.org
609-944-7532
Amanda Vos Strache

Amanda Vos Strache

History Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Lacrosse and Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Field Hockey
B.A., Stanford University
M.A., Villanova University
avosstrache@peddie.org
609-944-7539
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Emmett Walling

Emmett Walling

Head Coach, Varsity Swimming
Director of Aquatics
Director of Competitive Swimming
ewalling@peddie.org
609-944-7674
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Upcoming Games

Soccer
Varsity Boys

at Princeton Day School
Fri, 9/5/2025 4:15 PM
Princeton Day School – Jan Baker Turf Field

Field Hockey
Varsity Girls

vs. Academy of the New Church
Fri, 09/05/2025 4:15 PM
Outdoor Turf Field

Tennis
Varsity Girls

vs. George School
Fri, 9/5/2025 4:15 PM
Tennis Courts

Football
Varsity Boys

at Immaculata High School
Fri, 09/05/2025 7:00 PM
Torpey Athletic Complex

Soccer
Varsity Girls

at Hill Jamboree vs. Westtown School
Sat, 9/6/2025 12:00 PM
The HIll School

Soccer
Varsity Girls

at Hill Jamboree vs. The Kiski School
Sun, 9/7/2025 10:00 AM
The HIll School

Soccer
Varsity Boys

at Life Center Academy
Mon, 9/8/2025 4:30 PM
Life Center Academy
Cancelled
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Field Hockey
Varsity Girls

at Westtown School
Tue, 09/09/2025 4:00 PM
Westtown School

Tennis
Varsity Girls

at The Shipley School
Tue, 9/9/2025 4:15 PM
The Shipley School

Tennis
JV Girls

vs. The Shipley School
Tue, 9/9/2025 4:15 PM
Tennis Courts

Field Hockey
Varsity Girls

at Germantown Academy
Thu, 09/11/2025 4:00 PM
Germantown Academy

Soccer
Varsity Girls

vs. George School
Thu, 9/11/2025 4:00 PM
Back Field 4

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