Performance, Wellness & Mindset

Coach Petros brings an exceptional wealth of experience and expertise to Team AC as our Director of Squash. A six-time Greek Junior Champion, Petros began his journey in squash at the age of 13. With an impressive playing career that includes reaching World Ranking No. 105, and multiple Greek Men’s Champion titles, Petros has been a dominant force both nationally and internationally.

Petros has achieved remarkable milestones, including winning the Balkan Championships twice and most recently, he earned the title of Europe’s No. 2 in the Masters MO40 category. Petros’s coaching credentials are equally distinguished. He holds a WSF/ESF Level 2 Coaching Diploma and has served as the Greek National Junior Coach since 2015.

He runs squash academies in Athens and Mykonos, where he has developed numerous promising athletes and Greek Champions. Additionally, Petros plays a pivotal role in the global squash community as a member of the ESF Masters Committee and Tournament Director for multiple PSA Greek Opens and regional championships.

Coach Petros’s teaching approach combines technical, tactical, and mental training to help players reach their full potential while having fun playing the game.

Coach Rick Warren brings vast knowledge and expertise to the AC Team as our Director of Soccer. With an extensive collegiate and prep school coaching background, Rick also holds his National Soccer Coaches Association of America Premier Diploma and a USSF Coaching License. In addition to his coaching achievements, Rick is also a former member of the Jamaican Youth National Team.

At Suffield Academy, Rick’s resume speaks for itself. He has amassed nearly 150 career wins and numerous accolades, including being named Connecticut’s Large Preparatory High School Coach of the Year. Rick also serves as the President of the New England Prep School Soccer Association (NEPSAC).

Rick’s passion, enthusiasm, and love of the game are unmatched, making him the perfect person to lead The Academy Camps Soccer Program.

Rick and his wife Liz, Suffield Academy’s Cultural Diversity Director, are the proud parents of four boys.

We’re thrilled to welcome Kate Leavell as our Girls Lacrosse Director this summer at Academy Camps! Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Kate has coached at every level—from youth and high school to NCAA programs—across Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, and Florida. She has also served as a coaches’ education trainer for USA Lacrosse and held leadership development roles in elite performance organizations.

A Wall Street Journal bestselling author and nationally recognized speaker on leadership, team culture, and performance, Kate brings a dynamic blend of expertise and passion to our lacrosse program.

Kate is a certified Strength and Conditioning and Corrective Exercise Specialist, giving her a holistic approach to athlete development. Her coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence, refining skills, and instilling a championship mindset—on and off the field.

We can’t wait for our campers to learn from Kate’s energy, wisdom, and love for the game this summer!