First of all I want to say, “Thank You.”  Coaching here at Fauquier and getting to know the young men in the program stands as one of the highlights of my career.  It is amazing to look back, count the faces, and see how many young men have come through this program and gone on to great things.  One of my favorite parts of this job is that while the relationships seemingly start anew each year around October as we get into off-season conditioning, the older relationships continue to grow through the halls of FHS, off to various colleges and universities and then on into the “real world”.  The players have taught me more than I could ever have imagined and I am truly thankful for it.  

For those of you in the program now, it is with a sad heart that I leave you in the midst of your year, hopefully gearing up for a championship run.  I have always tried to express to you the importance of my family in my life and this decision is strictly based on what is best for the Koch’s.  We are excited about the opportunity to offer Parker, Devon and Bennett an immersive experience in a culture well removed from ours, Joanne is furthering her career by taking a job over seas, and personally, I am excited to follow my sense of adventure as I have spent most of my life here on the Eastern seaboard.  While it may be difficult now, I trust that someday you will see that I make this move with mixed feelings about leaving, and have always tried to keep your best interest at heart.

All of you have been of great influence to me, and I hope that you will keep me informed of the great things that you do.

Best in Baseball,

Paul R. Koch