Dear Christian Sullivan, Bullis Leadership, and Athletic Director Search Committee,
We hope this letter finds you well and off to a great start to the 2026 school year! We write to you in support of who we believe to be the best candidate for the open Athletic Director position for the Bullis School. Mike DelGrande previously held the athletic director position at Bullis from 1997 to 2009 when his family needs pulled him away to take a job across state lines, at Chestnut Hill Academy in the greater Philadelphia area.
During his tenure as Athletic Director, Mike DelGrande was a pillar in the Bullis community who epitomized what it means to be a bulldog in every way - fiercely competitive, fair, disciplined, caring, community-oriented, and deeply loyal to Bullis. He was proud to be a bulldog and everyone knew it. He was demanding and held everyone to a higher standard, making drastic improvements to the athletic department during his tenure. The Bullis athletic department would not be where it is today without the foundation laid by Coach Delgrande. He helped shape the lives of countless students at Bullis and has continued to be a friend and mentor to many of us long after his time at Bullis ended.
It would be difficult to find another candidate who shares the same passion for the Bullis community, Bullis athletics, and youth development more than Mike Delgrande. Beyond being an exceptional educator who changed countless lives, he is an even better human being. We feel strongly that there is no better candidate for this position.
Go Bulldogs!
With Grattitude,
Bullis alumni & alumni parents
11 Comments
I have spent the past 20+ years in college athletics - have met no finer leader than Mike DelGrande. He leads with passion and holds everyone around him to a high standard.
This is no brainer in my opinion. DelGrande did more for me personally and athletically than anyone else I can think of. Fully supportive of his return to Bullis!
Mike Delgrande would be an excellent choice for this position at Bullis. He has contributed so much and would only continue to add to the Bullis community.
Mike DelGrande was a huge asset not only to the athletics program, but to the entire Bullis community. The role he played in assisting me with finding success on and off the field/court was crucial. His coaching, mentorship, and leadership were things I carried into my collegiate and now professional career. He instilled in me the intangibles that take you further than just "wins" and "championships." He was always a representation of class and respect. I strongly believe his previous tenure at Bullis cultivated the culture that most dream to be a part of. I love nothing more than to see him back home, taking the Bullis Athletic program to an even higher standard than what exists today. Go Dawgs!!
It doesn’t get better than Mike Delgrande. High character and highly effective. He was widely respected and loved during his time at Bullis. I think the world of him and Bullis would be lucky to have him back!
Would love to see Coach Delgrande back in the Blue & Gold!
The best ever.
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Dear Christian Sullivan, Bullis Leadership, and Athletic Director Search Committee,
We hope this letter finds you well and off to a great start to the 2026 school year! We write to you in support of who we believe to be the best candidate for the open Athletic Director position for the Bullis School. Mike DelGrande previously held the athletic director position at Bullis from 1997 to 2009 when his family needs pulled him away to take a job across state lines, at Chestnut Hill Academy in the greater Philadelphia area.
During his tenure as Athletic Director, Mike DelGrande was a pillar in the Bullis community who epitomized what it means to be a bulldog in every way - fiercely competitive, fair, disciplined, caring, community-oriented, and deeply loyal to Bullis. He was proud to be a bulldog and everyone knew it. He was demanding and held everyone to a higher standard, making drastic improvements to the athletic department during his tenure. The Bullis athletic department would not be where it is today without the foundation laid by Coach Delgrande. He helped shape the lives of countless students at Bullis and has continued to be a friend and mentor to many of us long after his time at Bullis ended.
It would be difficult to find another candidate who shares the same passion for the Bullis community, Bullis athletics, and youth development more than Mike Delgrande. Beyond being an exceptional educator who changed countless lives, he is an even better human being. We feel strongly that there is no better candidate for this position.
Go Bulldogs!
With Grattitude,
Bullis alumni & alumni parents
11 Comments
Mike DelGrande was a fantastic teacher, mentor, coach and leader during my time at Bullis. He made a great impact on who I am as a person today. He’s a man of great integrity and high standards. The student body, their families and the broader Bullis community would benefit from his leadership. I highly encourage you to consider him for this position.
I have spent the past 20+ years in college athletics - have met no finer leader than Mike DelGrande. He leads with passion and holds everyone around him to a high standard.
This is no brainer in my opinion. DelGrande did more for me personally and athletically than anyone else I can think of. Fully supportive of his return to Bullis!
Mike Delgrande would be an excellent choice for this position at Bullis. He has contributed so much and would only continue to add to the Bullis community.
Mike DelGrande was a huge asset not only to the athletics program, but to the entire Bullis community. The role he played in assisting me with finding success on and off the field/court was crucial. His coaching, mentorship, and leadership were things I carried into my collegiate and now professional career. He instilled in me the intangibles that take you further than just "wins" and "championships." He was always a representation of class and respect. I strongly believe his previous tenure at Bullis cultivated the culture that most dream to be a part of. I love nothing more than to see him back home, taking the Bullis Athletic program to an even higher standard than what exists today. Go Dawgs!!
It doesn’t get better than Mike Delgrande. High character and highly effective. He was widely respected and loved during his time at Bullis. I think the world of him and Bullis would be lucky to have him back!
Would love to see Coach Delgrande back in the Blue & Gold!
The best ever.
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Mike DelGrande was a fantastic teacher, mentor, coach and leader during my time at Bullis. He made a great impact on who I am as a person today. He’s a man of great integrity and high standards. The student body, their families and the broader Bullis community would benefit from his leadership. I highly encourage you to consider him for this position.