Bio

Mr. Matthew Petruzzelli has moved into the position of Athletic Director of the Lourdes Program and will service the varied and expansive athletic needs of this College Preparatory High School serving over forty teams and five hundred student athletes. Originally hailing from New Paltz, New York, Mr. Petruzzelli grew up playing Section IX basketball at New Paltz High School, leading the team to a section title in 2008; his name is proudly displayed in the gymnasium for scoring over 1000 points throughout his high school career. He continued his basketball career at Keene State College in New Hampshire where he earned a Bachelor of Science. 

This role will provide strategic leadership and vision to the OLLHS Department of Athletics, including but not limited to developing and implementing policies, procedures, and an organizational structure for the department that ensures its administrative and operational effectiveness, budget management, compliance, and day-to-day operations. 

Mr. Petruzzelli’s experiences as a coach and educator at Our Lady of Lourdes have prepared him for this next step as Athletic Director. He has served the OLL student body for seven years as a teacher of Physical Education, a Physical Education Department Coordinator, and an assistant to the Athletic Director. He is thrilled to pour his passion and energy into continuing to grow Lourdes athletics and create the best opportunities possible for the Lourdes student-athletes. The students, colleagues, and Lourdes families who know “Coach P” will say that he cares deeply about the student body, both on and off the courts and fields on which they compete. A great communicator, exceptional listener, and steadfastly fair individual, Mr. Petruzzelli possesses all of the qualities of an apt leader. The OLL student-athletes are in great hands.