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.

“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

Rich D'Andrea

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

William Sodano

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

Deyvon Brooks

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

Melissa Kramer

Sports Information Coordinator
mkramer@peddie.org
609-944-7514
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Thomas Meneskie

Thomas Meneskie

Equipment Manager
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
Jose Roca

Jose Roca

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

Brian Dubrule

Library Director
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis and Girls Varsity Golf
M.L.S., Catholic University
M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., University of Alabama
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, Girls Varsity Basketball
B.A., Princeton University
M.A., Dartmouth College
gedwards@peddie.org
609-944-7528
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Mark Fabish

Mark Fabish

Football Coach
mfabish@peddie.org
Jesse Facey

Jesse Facey

Teacher
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Cross Country
B.A., Williams College
jfacey@peddie.org
609-944-7519
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Austin Frank

Austin Frank

Teacher
Head Coach, Boys 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
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
bgrudt@peddie.org
609-944-7684
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Timothy Koch

Timothy Koch

Boys Varsity Tennis Coach
tkoch@peddie.org
Shannon Madden

Shannon Madden

Associate Director, Peddie Fund
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Softball
smadden@peddie.org
609-944-7695
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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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Matthew Roach

Matthew Roach

Director of Teaching and Learning for Citizenship and Scholarship
Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Bread Loaf School of English
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
Julie Sheldon

Julie Sheldon

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

Erik Treese

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

Upcoming Games

Field Hockey
Varsity Boys

vs. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (Scrimmage)
Sat, August 24, 2024 2:00 pm
Shuman Field

Soccer
Varsity Girls

at Haddon Heights High School (Scrimmage)
Tue, August 27, 2024 9:00 am
Haddon Heights High School

Soccer
Varsity Boys

vs. Hopewell Valley Central High (Scrimmage)
Tue, August 27, 2024 10:00 am
Back Field 3

Tennis
Varsity Girls

at Notre Dame de Namur (Scrimmage)
Tue, August 27, 2024 1:00 pm
Notre Dame de Namur

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