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.
![Peddie Director of Athletics Rich D'Andrea speaks with a student athlete.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KBarraclough_012424-513.jpg)
“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](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DAndrea_Rich_directory-223x290.jpg)
Rich D'Andrea
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
![William Sodano](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sodano_William_directory-223x290.jpg)
William Sodano
![Deyvon Brooks](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Brooks_Deyvon_directory-223x290.jpg)
Deyvon Brooks
Assistant Coach, Football and Track
![Melissa Kramer](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kramer_Melissa_directory-223x290.jpg)
![Thomas Meneskie](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Meneskie_Thomas_directory-223x290.jpg)
Thomas Meneskie
![Kyle Ocampo](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ocampo_Kyle_directory-223x290.jpg)
Kyle Ocampo
M.S., University of Delaware
![Jose Roca](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Roca_Jose_directory-223x290.jpg)
![Michael Volkmar](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Volkmar_Michael_directory-223x290.jpg)
Michael Volkmar
M.S., George Washington University
Varsity Head Coaches
![Rich D'Andrea](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DAndrea_Rich_directory-223x290.jpg)
Rich D'Andrea
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Lacrosse
![Brian Dubrule](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dubrule_Brian_directory-223x290.jpg)
Brian Dubrule
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis and Girls Varsity Golf
M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., University of Alabama
![Grant Edwards](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Edwards_Grant_directory-223x290.jpg)
Grant Edwards
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Cross Country
Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball
M.A., Dartmouth College
![Mark Fabish](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fabish_Mark_directory-223x290.jpg)
Mark Fabish
![Jesse Facey](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Facey_Jesse_directory-223x290.jpg)
Jesse Facey
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Cross Country
![Austin Frank](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Frank_Austin_directory-223x290.jpg)
Austin Frank
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Wrestling
![Barbara Grudt](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grudt_Barbara_directory-223x290.jpg)
Barbara Grudt
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Rowing
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
![Timothy Koch](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Koch_Timothy_directory-223x290.jpg)
Timothy Koch
![Shannon Madden](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kortmann_Shannon_directory-223x290.jpg)
Shannon Madden
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
![Bridgette McKnight](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/McKnight_Bridgette_directory-223x290.jpg)
Bridgette McKnight
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball
![Matthew Roach](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Roach_Matthew421-223x290.jpg)
Matthew Roach
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer
M.A., Bread Loaf School of English
![Joseph Rulewich](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rulewich_Joseph_directory-223x290.jpg)
Joseph Rulewich
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Basketball
![Julie Sheldon](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sheldon_Julie_directory-223x290.jpg)
Julie Sheldon
Teacher
Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
M.Ed., Temple University
![Erik Treese](https://peddie.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Treese_Erik_directory-223x290.jpg)
Erik Treese
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Baseball
M.A., Villanova University