Devon Prep Names Aquilante New Athletic Director
Devon Preparatory School has announced the appointment of 1994 Alumnus Mark A. Aquilante as Athletic Director.
Aquilante has taught middle school history and physical education at Devon Prep since 1999. He has also served as the Assistant Director of the Middle School, Middle School Activities Coordinator, Middle School Basketball Coach and Upper School JV Baseball Coach. Most recently he served as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Upper School Varsity Baseball Team which won the PIAA Class AA District 1 championship this past June. Aquilante also served as the Director of Devon Prep’s Summer Program. Prior to Devon Prep he coached TE Middle School basketball and Conestoga American Legion baseball.
Aquilante holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University. “I am very excited by the challenge to serve Devon Prep as Athletic Director," Aquilante said. "It is an honor to represent the school community in this capacity. I hope to continue to build on the program that Ed Townsley started many years ago, and I look forward to working with students, coaches, parents, alumni, and faculty members to engage them in the great tradition of TIDE athletics."
According to Devon Prep Headmaster, Rev. James J. Shea, Sch.P., Aquilante is a great fit for the direction Devon Prep is heading with its athletic programs. “Mark brings with him many years of valuable experience (player, coach, assistant athletic director) in the athletic world and will be an outstanding ambassador for our school as he guides our coaches and athletic teams to even greater success,” Rev. Shea said.
Aquilante will continue teaching, and serving as the Middle School Assistant Director, but his primary role will now be to continue the athletic facility improvements and program growth and participation that have occurred in recent years. He has spearheaded several recent improvements to Devon Prep’s athletic fields including the installation of an outfield fence and new dugouts.
Devon Prep’s Upper School Athletic Program, which participates in the Bicentennial Athletic League (BAL), offers students the opportunity to participate in the following sports: soccer, golf, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, indoor track & field, cross country, track & field, and swimming. The Middle School Athletic Program participates in CYO basketball, baseball and soccer.