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Coaches Directory

List of 32 members.

Gregor Makechnie 90

Director of Athletics/Boys' Basketball

603-735-6671

makechniegr@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from Andover, NH, Gregor studied English/Spanish at Brigham Young University before earning a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Dartmouth College. Gregor originally joined Proctor's English/World Language in 1997 before transitioning to the Admissions Office and eventually to the role of Director of Athletics in 2009. Gregor also teaches Social Entrepreneurship and coaches football and basketball. His hobbies and interests include: cooking and time with family. Gregor lives in East Andover, NH with his wife Amy and children: Cope, Nelson, Brynne, and Paige.
Trish Austin 01

Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Equipment Manager

603-735-6675

AustinTr@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Trish Austin grew up in Danbury NH. She is proud to call herself a Proctor alum, graduating in the class of ‘01. Trish earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Colby-Sawyer in ‘06, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Athletic Administrations through the Van Loan School at Endicott College. Trish currently serves as the school’s Assistant Athletic Director, Varsity Field Hockey Coach, and Co-Dorm Parent in Sally-B dorm. Trish loves spending time outdoors, with her wife, Kate, and their two dogs, Birdie and Izzy.
Scott Allenby

Director of Communications and Marketing

603-735-6715

AllenbySc@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from Proctor, VT, Scott studied Business Administration and played varsity basketball at Gordon College before earning a MA in Education-Leadership at Michigan State University. Scott joined Proctor's Social Science Department in 2006 and now serves as the school's Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives. Scott lives in Andover, and his hobbies and interests include coaching youth sports, spending time with his family (wife, Lindsey, children Camden, Micah, and Sadie), and his church community.
Kelly Griffin-Brown

Athletic Trainer/Social Science Faculty

603-735-6677

GriffinBrownKe@proctoracademy.org
Bio
After playing competitive softball around the country and earning various athletic awards and titles, Kelly continued to follow her sports passion into a career as an Athletic Trainer. She attended the State University of New York at Buffalo and graduated with high honors distinction, earning her masters degree in Exercise Science. She has worked with the Niagara Falls High School Football program as well as the Trinity Pawling Hockey and Lacrosse teams, before beginning her professional career here at Proctor Academy.
Christopher Jones 04

Athletic Trainer/Dorm Parent/Ski Jumping

603-735-6678

jonesch@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Chris returns to Proctor this year for his second season coaching the Hornets. Year one boasted a program with 5 skiers, 4 of which had never seen a ski jump before. All 5 are expected to return this year. In addition to coaching the Proctor team, Chris is also the program coach for the local Andover Outing Club, and the Head Coach for New England Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined. He's been tapped to assistant coach the Eastern Division team at Junior National Championships and the annual Springer Tournee in Park City, UT.

Chris has a long history in the sport starting in 1994. He began as an athlete on the Proctor hills where he was coached by the legendary Tim Norris, now of the US Ski Jumping Hall of Fame. Chris continued to compete through his high school career at Proctor and beyond, getting a chance to ski in National Championships in 2005. This culminated his competitive career and he went on to attend the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 2009 with a degree in Athletic Training. Though he left competitive jumping behind in 2005, Chris still breaks out the long boards when time allows. To date he's ski jumped at least once every year since he began in 1994, 24 years in a row of ski jumping.

In addition to Ski Jumping, Chris serves as an Athletic Trainer and as a Dorm Parent in Burbank West.
Gabriela Zimbron

Athletic Trainer / Spanish Teacher

603-735-6679

ZimbronGa@ProctorAcademy.Org
Bio
Hailing from Colchester, Vermont, Gaby joins the Proctor Athletic Training team after graduating from the Univeristy of Vermont this past May. In her college career, she worked extensively with both high level athletes at UVM and at local high schools, helping athletes at all levels continue to do what they love. Gaby is an athlete herself and enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, field hockey, and other outdoor activities. Among her proudest athletic achievements is a cross country cycling trip she took in the summer of 2017. Gaby is excited to start her professional career at Proctor as the 2018/19 Intern. She lives at Elbow Pond with her beloved cat, Zeema.
Rebecca Walsh

Assistant to Athletic Director

603-735-6669

walshbe@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Becky joined Proctor's Athletic Department in 2004 as the Assistant to the Athletic Director. She lives in Rulon-Miller House with her husband, Mike, and sons, Reilly and Ronan.
William Clark 86

Assistant Equipment Manager / Dorm Surrogate

603-735-6675

ClarkBi@ProctorAcademy.Org
Bio
Originally from Marblehead, Mass., Bill has returned to Proctor after 32 years working in the commercial aviation business. He lives in Wilmot with his wife, Marti, and their two rescue cats, Mike and Nell. Bill’s hobbies include: hiking, fishing, and helping out with special causes. He is currently serving on the Conservation Commission in the town of Wilmot.
Gabrielle Stone

Assistant Equipment Manager/Track/Alpine Ski Asst

603-735-6667

StoneGa@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from Exeter, NH, Gabrielle moved to Rhode Island to study Law and Marketing at Bryant University and is now living in Newbury, NH for the school year, while working towards completing her undergraduate degree. She grew up a multisport athlete with a passion for skiing and racing. Gabrielle is excited for her first seasons supporting the Proctor Track and Alpine Ski teams, as well as working in the Athletic Department as an assistant equipment manger.
Ross Young

World Language Department Chair/Strength & Conditioning

603-735-6637

YoungRo@proctoracademy.org
Bio

Originally from Ipswich, MA, Ross studied History/Spanish at Saint Michael's College before earning a MALS at Wesleyan. Ross joined Proctor's World Language Department in 2002, is the Department Chair, and currently teaches Spanish while serving as a strength & conditioning coach. His hobbies and interests include: running and martial arts. Ross lives in Andover, NH.
Craig Leaman

Eastern Ski Program/Strength & Conditioning

603-735-6667

LeamanCr@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, Craig earned his B.S. at the University of Vermont in exercise physiology with a concentration in health and wellness. While enrolled, he was a member of the UVM NCAA Alpine Ski Team and was also a representative for the Student Athletic Council. After graduating from UVM, Craig worked at Waterville Valley Academy, where he spent four years coaching the men and women’s USSA/FIS Alpine ski team and was in charge of the strength and conditioning aspect for the USSA/FIS athletes. Craig joined Proctor Academy working with the athletic department as a strength and conditioning coach, and will be working with the Eastern Alpine Ski Team. His hobbies include: skiing, rock climbing, hiking, and fly-fishing.
Kayla Wagner

Assistant Director of Admissions/Strength & Conditioning/Girls' Lacrosse

603-735-6660

WagnerKa@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Before coming to Proctor, Kayla received her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in Kinesiology: Outdoor Education with a minor in Geography. She was originally recruited to Bentley University to play both field hockey and lacrosse, but after one season she decided to transfer to UNH where she became Commodore of the sailing team. She has both played and coached field hockey and lacrosse at the private school level, and is excited to continue her coaching career at Proctor. When she's not coaching she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with family and friends at Newfound Lake.
Kathryn (Smith) Austin 01

Arts Department/Field Hockey

603-735-6607

AustinKa@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Kate received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Art Education Certificate, and a Minor in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. Kate joined Proctor’s Art Department in 2013 and currently teaches Photography and Ceramics. She holds a membership with the National Art Education Association, National Field Hockey Coaches Association, and US Lacrosse. Kate coaches field hockey and lacrosse, and lives in Ives House with her wife, Trish.
Kyle Connolly

Social Science Department/Girls' Soccer

603-735-6634

ConnollyKy@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Kyle grew up in Quebec, Canada, and graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester with a B.A. in History and certification in teaching. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Dartmouth College. While at Nazareth, Kyle played goalkeeper for the men's soccer program. He then spent a couple of years teaching and coaching at St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. At Proctor, he teaches AP Human Geography and World History. Kyle's hobbies include hiking, playing soccer and basketball, and spending time with friends and family. He is the dorm parent in Carr House.
Sarah Daney

World Language Department/Cross Country

603-735-6638

DaneySa@ProctorAcademy.Org
Bio
Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Sarah joined Proctor's World Language Department in 2013. She was a top junior Nordic ski racer, winning multiple national championship titles and later skied as an NCAA D-1 athlete at the University of Colorado. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Art in French from Grinnell College, before earning an MS in Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa State University. Sarah currently teaches French while coaching cross country running and Nordic skiing.
Junior De La Hoz

Wellness/Assistant Multicultural Coordinator/Girls' Basketball

603-735-6818

delahozju@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Junior joined the Proctor community in 2015 as the Multicultural Coordinator, Gannett House Dorm Parent, varsity boys' basketball assistant coach and JV boys' baseball head coach. In 2016-2017, Junior assumed the role of head varsity girls' basketball coach, and brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and deep enthusiasm for the sport to his position. As a coach, Junior seeks to develop an appropriate mindset in players that allows them to reach their full potential on and off the court. His teams demonstrate a positive attitude, a focus on academic performance, and a strong work ethic.

Prior to arriving at Proctor, Junior played a year of professional basketball in the Dominican Republic and four years of NCAA basketball at Anna Maria College, after which he coached for three years at his alma mater as an assistant. Following his collegiate coaching stint, Junior transitioned to the independent school world where he served as Hillside School's head boys' basketball coach and counselor from 2012-2015.

At Anna Maria College, Junior was a four year starter, team captain during his junior and senior years, led Anna Maria men’s basketball to its first conference championship in 20 years, garnered Commonwealth Coast Conference All-Conference Second Team honors, received the Most Valuable Player award his senior year, and joined the college’s prestigious 1,000 career point club. Prior to Anna Maria, Junior helped lead Central Catholic High (Lawrence, MA) to four straight MIAA state tournament appearances and the Eastern MA championship game his junior and senior years of high school.
Andrew Donaldson 92

Dean of Students/Cycling

603-735-6646

DonaldsonAn@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Andrew has been living and working at Proctor since 2000. He is the Dean of Students and has taught in the Social Science and Learning Skills departments. When racing, Andrew was a USA-Cycling Category One. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and he is a four time Collegiate National Champion cyclist.
Dan Egan

Freeride Program Director

603-735-6667

EganDa@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Dan is in his 7th season as Program Director of the competitive freeski and snowboard programs at Proctor. His vast ski industry background, combined with a true passion for coaching, has created an atmosphere of adventure, fun, and dedication to both programs. Egan is one of the pioneers of “Extreme Skiing.” He has been featured in twelve Warren Miller films, and is also co-author of “All Terrain Skiing” and “Courage to Persevere.” As the founder of Skiclinics.com, he is a long-time coach for both teens and adults. Dan resides in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and runs his private camps and clinics throughout the world. Egan’s radio show on www.boston.com/egan, "Fresh Tracks" on Indie617, features cutting edge interviews with high profile action sports and Olympic athletes.
Ian Hamlet

Science Faculty/Boys' Soccer

603-735-6632

HamletIa@proctoracademy.org
Bio

Ian has played and coached soccer at the secondary school level for five years. Since coming to Proctor in 2002, he has been the Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach.
Brooke Haynes

Social Science Faculty/Assistant Dean of Students/Points Administrator/Boys' Tennis

603-735-6634

HaynesBr@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Before coming to Proctor, Brooke received her Masters in Education from the University of Southern California, and her B.A. in Anthropology and History from Trinity College. She has played and coached varsity tennis at the private school level, and was a four year athlete in college - she is excited to apply her skills and develop Proctor's program. Brooke joined the Proctor community in 2017, teaching US History and African Studies for the Social Science department and lives in King House with her significant other, Matthew, and their two dogs, Indy and Baxter. When she is not coaching she enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time at the ocean with family.
Margaret Kennedy

Social Science Department/Wellness/Girls' Hockey

603-735-6667

KennedyMa@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from West Hartford, CT, Maggie played four years on the ice hockey team at Dartmouth College while earning a degree in Psychology. After graduation, Maggie coached the CT Polar Bears U16 and U19 club hockey teams and lived and worked at Loomis Chaffee, coaching soccer, ice hockey, and softball. Most recently, Maggie has lived in the Upper Valley while working in the Wellness Program at Dartmouth, and is incredibly excited to start her first year at Proctor. Maggie will be coaching ice hockey, soccer, and teaching wellness.
Corbett Leith 92

Arts Department/Kayak Racing

603-735-6608

LeithCo@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Corbett Leith has instructed all levels of kayaking for over 25 years. The sport of kayaking has taken him all over the world competing and running rivers. Corbett raced whitewater slalom kayak for the United States Canoe and Kayak Team, 1993-1998. He actively trained for and pursued the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team for Slalom Kayak.

Corbett is an artist and a Fine Arts faculty member for Proctor Academy’s Art’s Department. He is a dorm surrogate at Carr House, and lives in Andover, NH with Molly, his wife, and three daughters.
Melanie Maness

English and Social Science Faculty/Girls' Tennis

603-735-6628

ManessMe@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Melanie Maness appreciates the global appeal of athletics. Raised in Europe as an Army dependent, Melanie bonded with her Dutch and German neighbors on the soccer field, basketball court, and tennis clay. This summer, Melanie attended the women's World Cup tournament in Germany. From her travels, she brings back to Proctor fresh perspective and international experience.
Wells Morison

Science Department Chair/Nordic Skiing

603-735-6631

MorisonBu@proctoracademy.org
Bio
I joined Proctor in 2009, after more than 25 years of coaching skiing, cross-country running, and other sports while teaching at other schools. At Proctor I love bringing newcomers into sport and helping them discover the joy of skiing and a passion for improvement. My hope is always that skiers make cross country skiing their main sport, and pursue it to the most challenging levels they can. I believe it is important for skiers to be exposed to the larger world of skiing and to stretch themselves, so I encourage them to join us at Junior National Qualifiers, the Canadian Ski Marathon, and the Birkebeinerrennet Marathon in Norway.

I have been fortunate enough over the years to coach several New England Championship teams, and a number of athletes who have garnered spots on junior national, national, and olympic teams.

I continue to actively train year-round, and compete in any ski marathons I can fit in to the coaching season!

I have two daughters (both who went to Proctor and skied Nordic!), teach in the science department, and live on campus.
Joshua Norris 92

Mathematics and Science Departments/Mountain Biking

603-735-6630

norrisjo@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Originally from Andover, NH, Josh studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Josh joined Proctor's Mathematics/Science Departments in 2003, and currently teaches Calculus, Engineering and Physics while coaching Mountain Biking, Robotics, and Varsity Skiing. He is an original signer of the Magna Carta and summited Everest just three weeks prior to Sir Edmund Hillary. His hobbies and interests include: mountain biking, skiing, and pole vaulting. Josh lives in Sally B Dorm with his wife, Sue, and two sons, Elliott and Isaac.
Benjamin Rulli

Stewardship Director/Associate Director of Communication/Football

603-735-6711

RulliBe@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Coach Ben Rulli serves as the Head Football Coach and Assistant Boys' Varsity Lacrosse coach at Proctor Academy.

From 2007-2014, Coach Rulli was a part of the football coaching staff at Proctor Academy and was the head coach for five of those years. In 2014 he was hired at his alma mater, Carroll High School, in Dayton, Ohio to lead the football program. As a football coach, Coach Rulli has had over 50 former players play at the Division 1, 2, and 3 levels, and one drafted professionally. Coach Rulli has had numerous All New England, All Ohio, All Greater Catholic League, and All Evergreen League selections. He has had four players recognized as Conference Player of the Year, and two as Lineman of the Year. In 2013, Coach Rulli represented New Hampshire at the N.F.L./U.S.A. Football Summit in Canton, Ohio. During his first stint at Proctor Academy, Coach Rulli was a part of two undefeated teams that earned berths in the Rick Del Prete Bowl and Norm Walker Bowl, respectively.

During his tenure at Carroll High School, Coach Rulli also founded their men’s lacrosse program. In just four seasons, he established a lacrosse program from infancy to over 40 boys playing lacrosse, and coached a U.S. Lacrosse All American and Academic All American, 14 All Region selections, 2 All-Ohio selections, and in 2018 he was named Ohio Division 2, Region 7 Coach of the Year.

In Coach Rulli’s career he has taught History and English, served as a dorm parent, was a Dean of Students, and is currently the Director of Stewardship and Assistant Director of Communications/Marketing at Proctor Academy. He attended and graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was an offensive lineman all four years of college. Coach Rulli capped his college career as an All Ohio Athletic Conference selection at center.
Geoffrey Sahs

Social Science Department Chair/Crew

603-735-6634

SahsGe@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Geoff learned to row at Brooks School in Massachusetts, where he rowed on the first varsity boat for three years. In the summer of 1994, he was the stroke of the junior national team 8, which placed seventh in the World Junior Rowing Championships in Munich, Germany. He was recruited by the legendary Harry Parker to row for the Harvard men’s heavyweight crew. Geoff’s college rowing career concluded in 1998, when his varsity boat won the Ladies’ Challenge Plate at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.

In the years since then, Geoff has coached both boys and girls of all levels, from novices at Community Rowing in Boston to varsity athletes competing at the New England IRA Championships. He has also coached soccer, cross-country, golf, and squash in various places, but is thrilled to get back on the water this fall as part of the Proctor crew team.
David Salathe

Alpine Skiing Program Director

603-735-6682

salatheda@proctoracademy.org
Bio
BS Political Science, Lehigh University
USSA Certification Level 400

David joined the program as the Director and Head Coach in 1998, charged with the goal of "revitalizing Proctor's 150 year old legacy in ski racing." Prior to Proctor, David's thirty year coaching career has encompassed elite athletes and NCAA D1 colleges through fledgling U10 junior racers. He has a true, contagious love of the sport and believes "ski racing is a powerful tool to develop great kids." He also takes pride in the technical aspect of ski racing, and has worked for both Solomon and Rossignol in race service and as a boot specialist servicing athletes at all levels. With a lifetime spent in ski boots, David has helped athletes find success both nationally and internationally, from World Juniors and US Nationals to Junior Olympics and Regional Championships. He lives in Peabody House dorm with his wife and two sons, Lagan and Churchill.
Raymond Summers

Associate Director of Admissions/Boys' Lacrosse

603-735-6659

summersra@Proctoracademy.org
Bio
Coach Summers takes the reigns of the boys’ varsity lacrosse team after having founded 4 Leaf Lacrosse New England, a not-for-profit lacrosse club that next summer will have over 700 families within its culture and membership. His coaching experience includes two years coaching at St. Paul’s School and 12 years at Southern New Hampshire University, a D2 School playing in the Northeast 10 conference. After military service, he got his playing experience after walking on as a defenseman for New Hampshire College, a Division 2 Northeast 10 Conference member.

Coach Summers has extensive leadership experience through his service with the US Army in 1st Ranger Bn. and other units. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys reading and learning about ancient civilizations and understanding the rise and fall of society. This combination of leadership and outdoor passions drove him to co-found Sua Sponte Leadership Camp, now in its third summer.

Coach Summers is joined at Proctor by his family: wife, Adrienne, sons Cole and Hugh, and daughter Delaney. The Summers family is excited to be a part of the Proctor lacrosse tradition, and ensure that the culture and mantra of Proctor Academy is honored by setting an example for others to follow.
Mark Tremblay

English Department/Baseball

603-735-6228

TremblayMa@proctoracademy.org
Bio

Baseball is a sport that has withstood the test of time. It remains America’s pastime because it is not only a game of speed, stamina, coordination, and strength, but also one of intellect, intuition, and mental toughness. Walt Whitman saw baseball’s virtues even in its stages of infancy when he said, “It's our game - the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.”

Baseball has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 25 years I have competed on many different levels and have been a part of many championship teams. I carry the love of the game I had as a player with me today, as coach, and aspire to pass it on to those I teach. In addition to coaching baseball, I’m also the JV basketball coach, I teach English, and run Burbank East dormitory with my wife.
Michael Walsh

Technology Department/Boys' Hockey & Golf

603-735-6680

walshmi@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Mike Walsh is currently the head coach at Proctor Academy in Andover, NH. Coach Walsh is in his 23rd year as a coach in the prep school circuit. He spent his first eight years at Tilton School, and left as the only coach ever to win three consecutive New England titles. In his first at Proctor, he transformed a team that was under .500 at Christmas into his fourth, and Proctor's first, New England title. Recently, Proctor's boys varsity team has made three consecutive NEPSAC tournament appearances and recent alumni are enjoying productive college careers.
Erica (Kattalia) Wheeler 00

Student Activities Coordinator/Wellness Coordinator/Softball

603-735-6819

wheelerer@proctoracademy.org
Bio
Erica '00 is a dorm parent in Davis with her husband, their two sons, Crosby and Keagan, and dogs, Riggins and Raquel. Erica studied Business Management/Marketing at Northeastern University. She attended Endicott College her freshman year and played for the Gulls, earning the CCC Rookie of the Year and First Team All American awards. She is looking forward to another great softball season building on last year's success. Erica's other duties at Proctor include Student Activities Coordinator, wellness teacher, and Alpine Ski Racing coach.

Coaches Directory

List of 32 members.

Gregor Makechnie 90

Trish Austin 01

Scott Allenby

Kelly Griffin-Brown

Christopher Jones 04

Gabriela Zimbron

Rebecca Walsh

William Clark 86

Gabrielle Stone

Ross Young

Craig Leaman

Kayla Wagner

Kathryn (Smith) Austin 01

Kyle Connolly

Sarah Daney

Junior De La Hoz

Andrew Donaldson 92

Dan Egan

Ian Hamlet

Brooke Haynes

Margaret Kennedy

Corbett Leith 92

Melanie Maness

Wells Morison

Joshua Norris 92

Benjamin Rulli

Geoffrey Sahs

David Salathe

Raymond Summers

Mark Tremblay

Michael Walsh

Erica (Kattalia) Wheeler 00