Have a safe and happy holiday!

The Falcon baseball team wishes all a happy holiday season!

GO Falcons in 2010!

Fwd: Snyder Baseball & Softball Open House at Haymarket Sportsplex

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Paul R. Koch

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Haymarket Sportsplex 6614 James Madison Highway Haymarket, VA 20169 www.haymarketsportsplex.com OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:00am - 3:00pm Free food from Glory Days, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Margherita, mascots from your favorite area teams (including the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles!) along with raffles throughout the day for awesome prizes! Come out and meet us! Haymarket Sportsplex Our 24,000 square foot facility will provide an outstanding indoor sports arena, instructional academies, and a gathering place for youth sports in our community and throughout the Metro area.   8,000 sq. ft. multi-sport arena with indoor astroturf 4,000 sq.ft. batting cage area with 5 dedicated 90 ft. batting tunnels 60 ft. or 90 ft. infield practice area   Click here to see our open house flier   Snyder Baseball & Softball Indoor Facility & Private Instruction 8,000 sq.ft of turfed, open space 5 enclosed cages (15 x 90 ft each)  Full inventory of baseball/softball equipment 2 Iron Mike & softball pitching machines Quick Links Snyder Baseball & Softball    Facility Layout   We offer High School Programs   Youth Programs   Private Instruction   Team Training    Holiday Camps   Spring Training Camps   Bambino Blastball   Rentals     Sign up to receive announcements     Contact Haymarket Sportsplex 6614 James Madison Hwy Haymarket, VA 20169   703.915.7106 snyderball@aol.com Snyder Baseball is proud to announce our new location & the addition of our softball academy!   The Haymarket Sportsplex, a new multi-sport/activity facility at the corner of Routes 15, 66 & 55 will be the new home of Snyder Baseball & Softball.   Snyder Baseball & Softball is both an indoor facility and a highly experienced team of teachers and coaches. Bring your entire team or schedule a one-on-one session with one of our professional instructors. The goal of Snyder Baseball & Softball is to help you learn the game, improve your skills, and have some fun.   Snyder Baseball & Softball offers a combination of camps & clinics, individual instruction, team training, and specialized programs.   More information about our baseball training programs can be found at our website.  Our softball programs will be posted this week.  Look for an announcement and information about our professional softball instructors who are joining our staff soon!    For a complete list of training programs from high school to youth, visit our website at www.snyderbaseball.com Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Haymarket Sportsplex open house. Meet our staff & see our brand new facility! Free food, events, & giveaways

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Conditioning moved to weightroom today.

--
Paul Koch  
Manager/Head Coach
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA
www.falconzone.org
(703) 608-2556

Winter Workouts coming in November

FHS baseball winter workouts will begin in November. This year we will hold our workouts at Snyder Baseball in Haymarket, VA at the Haymarket Sportsplex. For more information and to register please visit http://www.snyderbaseball.com/winterprogram.shtml

All camps begin the week after Thanksgiving and end the week prior to the start of Spring Tryouts. There will be no camps between December 23 and January 1.

Please call Paul Koch at (703) 608-2556 if you have questions.

Conditioning moved to weightroom today due to inclement weather.

Winter Workouts Coming

Now that October is upon us, it is time to begin our Fall conditioning and weight room workouts.  We will begin with a meeting in room 121 on the 12th and then meet at the field or weight room for workouts Monday – Friday.  Generally, workouts will begin at 3PM and be over by 4PM.  Please arrange transportation accordingly. Conditioning is open to any students who are interested in trying out for the team in Spring, and anyone who has interest is encouraged to participate.

Also, check back for information on our Winter baseball clinic which will begin following the Thanksgiving Holiday.

JV Fallball Tryouts

Players interested in JV fall baseball to contact Gary Croson, 540-336-5771.

Message to baseball team concerning Falcon Field Beautification Day sponsered by the Athletic Boosters

The Falcon Field Beautification Day will be held SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 beginning at 8:00 am. If it rains, we will reschedule to the following Saturday the 16th.
The focus of the work will be
- remove dead plant growth along the fence at the the entrance to the field all the way around to the visitors' side
- weed eat along all fence lines
- edge and clean out plantings area along the walkway to the concession stand
- remove any weeds and unsightly growth
- pick up trash
- paint trash barrels
- remove severely damaged barrels

Thanks
Jackie Drake Pearson

Legion Tryouts

Legion tryouts begin on Friday evening at 5pm and continue on Saturday at 10am. Both days will be held at Athey Park.

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Thanks for a Great Spring

While our season ended in a disappointing fashion Monday, I will remember a lot of great things about this year.  We were streaky, lost a few more than we won, made a lot of defensive mistakes, and hopefully learned a lot from them, but I smiled more on the ball field than I have in a long time. While there was quite a bit of enjoyment to balance the struggles, these guys battled everyday, played tough and competitively and had a chance to win each game.  More than anything, I saw a shift in attitude from an unsure will to win, to a grown up play to win everyday attitude.  That is a big step for our program which has struggled to establish consistency over the last few years.  Again, while we didn't win enough - I don't know if you ever do - this team marks a change in culture in the program, a culture which will carry on. 

Thanks Boys!

Please come out and join us in honoring the team and the senior class at the awards banquet on May 28th.

And, I hope to see you at some Gators games this summer.

 

Paul Koch

Cedar Run Tournament

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Higher seed hosts. 

Osbourn Park (1)

     Vs.

Culpeper (8)

 

Battlefield (4)

     Vs.

Stonewall (5)

 

Loudoun Valley (3)

     Vs.

Fauquier

 

Osbourn (2)

     Vs.

Liberty

Scheduling Update

Today's game with Stonewall is postponed due to field conditions.

The games with Oakton on Saturday are canceled as Oakton has a district games to make up prior to the opening of their tournament on Monday.   Those games will not be made up.

Current Schedule for the rest of the way

JV
5/8     Home   OP                       
5/12   Away    Loudon Valley
5/13   Home   Liberty (DH)

Varsity

5/8    Away     OP
5/12  Home    Loudon Valley
5/13  Away     Liberty

****Varsity game with Stonewall makeup date will be announced shortly.

Any help on field prep tomorrow would be appreciated.  Please email Paul Koch if you are available to help.

FW: No JV Softball Game & Baseball Game at Stonewall on 05-07-09

 

 

From: Creasy, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 9:27 PM

 

JV Baseball & JV Softball at Stonewall on Thursday 05-07-09 have been cancelled.

 

FW: Tuesday's Athletic Events

 

 

From: Creasy, Allen
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 1:36 PM
Subject: Tuesday's Athletic Events

 

Girls & Boys Tennis with Osbourn Park is as Scheduled. JV Boys Soccer is still on at Liberty 5:30 - Varsity Girls Lacrosse is on vs. Osbourn @ Liberty HS 7:00PM --- The Following Games have been postponed Today: JV Baseball - moved to Wednesday same times - Varsity Baseball @ Liberty moved to Wednesday same Time - Varsity Girls Soccer & Varsity Boys Soccer has been moved to Thursday same times.

 

 

Falcons Sneak back to .500

With an interesting three game stretch, the Falcons have climbed back to a 6-6 record. 

The team first returned to the win column with a 4-3 win over rival Liberty last Thursday night April 16th.  Seth Taylor started on the mound allowing only 2 runs - 0 earned - and he was followed by Drew Law who earned the win in relief.  Offensively, Andrew Byrd and Zack Dingus had multi-hit games and the pair provided the last inning heroics with a 2 out double by Byrd, followed by the GWRBI base hit by Dingus. 

On Friday the 17th, the team traveled to Fireman's Field to take on Loudon Valley High School in a Cedar Run contest.  The Falcons opened with an offensive explosion in the first inning with Nick McMahon, Drew Smith and Ryan Smith reaching safely to load the bases for Andrew Byrd who launched his first homerun of the year over the right field wall.  Unfortunately, the Falcons relinquished the momentum in the bottom half of that frame by allowing 6 unearned behind solid pitching by Lee Cranford.  The back and forth scoring continued throughout the night, but it was the Falcons who scored last, winning 14-12.  The Falcons scored from all over the lineup card and had multi-hit games by Byrd and Ryan Smith.  Seth Taylor also provided a pinch hit, RBI single to plate the eventual winning run in the 6th.

After a rainout with district opponent Culpeper on Tuesday, the Falcons returned to action on Wednesday at Kettle Run.  The Falcons pitching staff and defense did a masterful job of holding the Cougars to only two runs on the night on the way to a 4-2 victory.  Nick McMahon earned the win in the contest, but the pitching duties were spilt up as Seth Taylor, Drew Law, Lee Cranford and Forrest Drake came on in relief.  The Falcons started the scoring in the first with McMahon reaching on a Hit-By-Pitch, followed by a base hit by Drew Smith and then Ryan Smith reached loading the bases for Andrew Byrd who picked up his 16th RBI of the season on a base hit to right.  He would later drive in Ryan Smith to add his team leading 17th RBI.  Josh Rogers was 1-1 reaching base three time on the night, and McMahon was 2-3 with a single and a double.

The Falcons host Osbourn Friday night at Athey Ballpark.

JV and Varsity Baseball Games are Postponed for Today

Due to field conditions, the JV and Varsity games are postponed for today.  No make up date is set as of now.

JV game at OP cancelled today.

JV Game at OP cancelled due to field conditions. 

JV Game at OP scheduled for 5:00 PM

Due to the recent weather the schedule for the next few days has undergone some changes.  Here is a summary of the next few days schedule.

Today 4/16
JV @ OP 5:00
Varsity v. Liberty 6:00

Tomorrow 4/17
JV v. Loudon Valley 6:00
Varsity @ Loudon Valley 6:00

*JV game @ Liberty is rescheduled for 4/22

FW: Athletic Games For Wednesday 04-15-09

Subject: Athletic Games For Wednesday 04-15-09

 

JV Boys Lacrosse has been postponed today with Kettle Run . Make-up date is Wednesday 04-22-09

JV Baseball today at Liberty has been postponed.

JV Softball & Varsity Softball Today with Liberty has been rescheduled for tomorrow 04-16-09 same times

Varsity Baseball with Liberty today has been rescheduled for tomorrow 04-16-09 same time. 

 

Boys JV Soccer with Liberty today has been postponed. There will no JV Boys Soccer Practice today.

Varsity Boys Soccer with Liberty today has been moved to Liberty - game time at Liberty is 7:00PM

email pkoch9999@gmail.com for up-to-date statistics.

Parent Help Needed - LG Funfair 2009

As a reminder, the team will participate in the Fun Fair this Saturday at Little Graces Church in The Plains.  I am asking for a parent/parents who are willing to assist in "monitoring"  the team as they work. I will be there, but would like to leave for a portion to attend my sons' own baseball games.  Please email or call Paul Koch if you are interested.

Varsity Baseball Spring Break Plans

Parents of Varsity baseball players please note that Sunday there is a team cookout at Coach Koch's home, please come and enjoy.  The cookout will go from 4:00 until ... and the Koch's will provide burgers, dogs and chicken, please bring a side, dessert or drinks.  Call Coach Koch or email if you have questions.

Games Canceled For Today

All games at Fauquier High School are canceled for today.  The games against Liberty will be made up on April 15th.

Falcons Fall Back to .500 After Tough Week

Despite solid pitching and offense on all three occasions, the Falcons dropped three in a row to even the record at 3-3.  Monday the team visited Potomac, losing 6-3 behind a deep start by Seth Taylor.  On Tuesday, the team traveled to district opponent Osbourn and came up short on a late surge losing 9-8 in an exciting game.  Friday's 6-4 loss came at home against Battlefield in a game which was shortened by field conditions.

Falcons Move to 3-0

With a weekend of wins over Culpeper and Kettle Run, the Falcons move to 3-0 as they enter a busy three game week.  On Friday at Culpeper the Falcons opened district play winning 10-2 behind a strong start from Nick McMahon.  The offensive day was led by McMahon, Andrew Byrd, Ryan Smith and Drew Smith-all with multi hit games. 

Saturday the team played host to Kettle Run, and Lee Cranford started on the mound pitching masterfully.  He was followed by Forrest Drake and the two combined for seven shutout innings.  Noah Joseph, Ryan Smith, Cranford and Drew Smith had multi hit days, and third baseman Chris Drerenberger smacked a timely pinch-hit, two RBI base hit in the 6th. 

The Falcons travel to Potomac Monday and then to district opponent Osbourn on Tuesday before returning home on Friday to host Battlefield.

Manager/Head Coach - Paul Koch

Paul R. Koch
Fauquier High School
Head Baseball Coach
English Teacher

pkoch9999@gmail.com

• 14th year as a teacher in the Virginia Public School system.
• 1996-2000 James River High School - Chesterfield Co.
• 2001-2004 Oakton High School - Fairfax Co.
• 2004-present Fauquier High School - Fauquier Co.

Graduate of James Madison University, earning a BA in English and Virginia teaching licensure.

Resides in Fairfax, VA with wife Joanne and three boys, Parker(9), Devon(6) and Bennett(3)
10 Year Manager and Head Coach of both the Vienna Mustangs and Fauquier Gators collegiate summer programs, and recently hired as the hitting coach for the Herndon Braves in the Cal Ripken Collegiate League.

Reminder of Community Baseball Dinner at Evergreen Country Club

Join the Falcons and Gators to celebrate the first annual Fauquier Baseball Team Dinner in an effort to promote baseball in our community.  Please join us Saturday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m. for dinner, raffle, door prizes and speakers from our baseball community.

Please return the response card below to save your spot.

Invitation

Response Card

Falcons Open With Win Over Sherando

Behind a solid pitching night from Nick McMahon, Lee Cranford, Forrest Drake and Seth Taylor, the Falcons were able to overcome some early defensive miscues with scrappy offensive play throughout the game.  The offense was led by Senior Zack Dingus who was 4-5 with the game winning RBI in the bottom of the 9th inning.  Junior Ryan Smith also was 3-4 at the plate with 2 runs scored to lead the team.   The Falcons came from behind on four occasions in the game, the last coming in dramatic fashion in the 9th. Andrew Byrd flied out to start the inning, then Seth Taylor and Noah Joseph earned back-to-back one out walks to set the table for Junior Hunter Pearson.  Pearson doubled driving in the run to even the score at 7 and leaving the game winner ninety feet away for Dingus.   The Falcons travel to Culpeper next Friday to open district play.

FHS Baseball Gear on Sale

While supplies last! Sizes are limited!

Nike Fleece Pullover with center chest embroidery and Falcon logo embroidery on back - $50.00

Nike short sleeve “Cage” Jacket with center chest embroidery and Falcon logo embroidery on back - $40.00

Short Sleeve dry-fit style shirt in red with “F” embroidery on center chest - $10.00

Long Sleeve dry-fit style shirt in grey with “F” embroidery on center chest - $15.00

Dry-fit style shorts in red with “F” embroidery on leg - $10.00

Red Mesh game hat - $20.00

White-front varsity game hat - $20.00

JV Schedule Change

The JV game scheduled for 3/24, home, against Osbourn, has been moved to the next day, 3/25.

Thanks For Attending

Thank you to the players and parents who attended tonight's meeting. I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you about our program and our players. Please call me or email if you have any questions about the material covered.

Thanks again,

Paul Koch

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Colin Miller Steps Up for VMI

Former Falcon standout Colin Miller was a key contributor in VMI's win over Rider this weekend.  Colin was 2 for 3 at the plate while also providing a pivotal catch and an outfield assist.  Read the article here.

REMINDER: Parent's Meeting

Just a friendly reminder that the parents meeting for JV and Varsity parents will begin at 6:00 in the Library tonight 3/10/09.

FBR Coaches Clinic

Thanks for attending today's clinic and for taking the time to review some of the coaching techniques used in the FHS and Fauquier Gators baseball programs. 

The materials used in today's clinic can be downloaded by clicking the following link.

FBR baseball instructional handouts

 

Thanks Again,

 

Paul Koch

Parent's Meeting Next Tuesday!

There will be a meeting for parents of all JV and Varsity players on Tuesday March 10th in the FHS library. Players are also invited. The meeting will begin at 6PM and last less than one hour.

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Picture Day Thursday 3/12

Baseball pictures will be taken on Thursday 3/12 at practice. JV and Varsity players will be issued game uniforms after school, but should come to the field prepared with practice gear as well. The full photo package is $20.00 and includes team and individual photos; the team-only photo is $10.00. All checks should be made payable to Donnie Johnston.

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Varsity Roster and Schedule

Congratulations to the following players who make up the 2009 Varsity baseball team.  You can follow the falcons at www.falconzone.org or new this year on twitter.

Lee Cranford   
Forrest Drake   
Chris Drerenberger   
Justin Hensley   
Drew Law   
Hunter Pearson   
Joe Rummel   
Noah Joseph   
Drew Smith   
Jordan Taylor   
Seth Taylor   
Josh Rogers   
Ryan Smith   
Zack Dingus   
Andrew Byrd   
Nick Mcmahon   

Scrimmage Updates

The JV Scrimmage with Manassas Park has been canceled as Manassas Park will not field a JV team this year.   We are working to add another opponent to fill the schedule.

One week until tryouts

All students who are planning on trying out for the baseball team
should attend an informational meeting at the baseball field on
Wednesday after school, the meeting will begin at 3:00 and conclude by
4:00. Bring conditioning clothes as well.  Also every player who would like to 

try out must have an current physical form filed with the trainer.

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Congratulations Andrew Byrd

Falcon first baseman/outfielder and offensive standout Andrew Byrd signed his paperwork to attend Campbell University and pursue his career in football.  Andrew joined fellow football players Connor McCartin and Kevin Friend who also signed division one scholarships on February 4th in the FHS Hall of Fame.  Way to go Andrew!