ATHLETICS SPOTLIGHT

ATHLETICS

New Talent Powers Madeira Athletics Forward

The Madeira Athletic Department began the fall season full of energy and excitement for our Snails to return to campus and to unveil the new additions to our Athletics staff. Certified Athletic Trainer Jon DiCandilo and Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Peter Bristotte entered the 2018–19 school year eager to contribute. Both value developing long lasting relationships.

JON DICANDILO, CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

Jon comes to Madeira with 20 years of experience in fitness and health education. Jon is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Most recently, Jon worked in Japan with a professional men’s basketball team as their strength coach. Prior to that, Jon was the Head Athletic Trainer at The Hill School in Pennsylvania. Jon oversaw athletes participating in 31 varsity sports. Jon’s experience working with high school athletes has given him a strong understanding of athlete development and best practices to return to sport after injuries. Jon enjoys working with students in their lifelong pursuit of learning. When Jon isn’t helping Snails recover from injuries, he loves outdoor activities and nature.

PETER BRISTOTTE, VARSITY VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH

Madeira also welcomed Peter Bristotte as our Varsity Volleyball Head Coach. Peter currently serves as Club Director and Elite coach for the Loudoun County volleyball program. Peter previously served as a professor in the physical education and sports department at the University of Campinas in Campinas, Brazil. Peter also coached with Sociedade Hipica de Campinas, a youth volleyball organization. Peter enjoys traveling, playing the piano, Crossfit, and making homemade bacon cheeseburgers.