Jonathan Mandeldove prepares for his first season as an assistant coach on Andre Gray’sstaff, after 3 years at The Winchendon School.

In his tenure at The Winchendon School Coach Mandeldove held several titles from head Men’s basketball coach, player development, and most recently Head women's
basketball coach. In serving in a multitude of positions Mandeldove excelled in player development, on-campus recruiting, offensive and Defensive concepts on the court, and fundraising. During his time at the Winchendon School Mandeldove went 30-17 in his 3 years as 18 players went on to play in college. While 6 players were selected as NEPSAC
ALL-STARS, and 1 McDonald’s All-American Honorable Mention. Mandeldove played an intricate role in developing each player on and off the court during his time at the
Winchendon School.

Prior to his time at the Winchendon School Mandeldove was an assistant coach at Woodstock academy. Where he helped the program go 29-1 with 30 players going on to
play college. Mandeldove played an intricate role in helping with the development of Gatorade player of the year for the state of Connecticut Tre Mitchell currently at 
University of West Virginia.

How did you feel once you received the job offer from Coach Gray?

“I felt honored, to be honest with you. I wanted to further my career and to learn from one of the best in the game. Being able to learn from a coach that has developed hundreds of
young men in his 25 years of coaching. Is a blessing in itself and an opportunity that I will relish. I can not wait to get our guys on the floor to compete every day. We have a talented group that wants to win and win now. ECSU has a rich tradition here for the Men's basketball team and I look forward to winning a National Championship,” stated Mandeldove.

An Alum of the University of Connecticut where he was a 4 year letterman. Where he helped the Huskies to see postseason success and was part of the 2009 Final Four team. Mandeldove graduated from UCONN in Fall 2017 with a Bachelor of Science.