ATHLETICS

WE BELIEVE…

In daily team sports participation and physical fitness to develop the values of teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship, and accomplishment.

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Person riding a mountain bike and jumping over a wooden obstacle on a dirt trail with green trees in the background.
Young boys playing soccer on a grassy field during daytime, with spectators and other players sitting and standing on the sidelines, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.
Four children in swimming goggles sitting by the edge of an indoor swimming pool, holding onto the poolside, with a diving board nearby.
A group of young boys in blue and white baseball uniforms posing together on a baseball field. Some are wearing helmets and sunglasses, with a green dugout and trees in the background.
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A youth soccer team wearing blue jerseys with 'FIELD' printed on them, posing for a team photo in front of a soccer goal on a grassy field, with some kids kneeling in the front row and others standing behind.
Three young boys in baseball uniforms and helmets standing in a dugout. The boy in the foreground is wearing a white helmet, gray shirt, and white pants, holding a bat. The boy in the middle is wearing a blue helmet and gray shirt. The boy at the bac
Group of five young boys in blue running uniforms squatting outside on grass with fallen leaves, smiling at the camera.
A group of young boys playing basketball indoors, with some attempting to shoot and others defending, while a referee and spectators watch from the sidelines.
A young boy in a blue soccer jersey smiling and running on a grassy field, with other children in soccer uniforms in the background.
Young boy wearing a blue hoodie and helmet riding a mountain bike on grass, with another boy in the background also on a bike, near trees.
A group of young boys in gray T-shirts and shorts standing on a grassy field, posing for a photo with an adult coach, in front of a baseball/softball field with trees and mountains in the background.
Young girls playing basketball inside a gym, with some players sitting on the bench and coaches standing in the background.
Two young cyclists wearing helmets and blue sports jerseys standing with their bikes at an outdoor event, with a historic building in the background, tents, and other people in the distance.
Youth soccer team wearing blue jerseys with 'Field School' logo, standing on a soccer field with trees in the background, smiling and posing for a group photo.
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Fall Sports

  • The Field School Cross Country team is an incredible group of boys who love to spend time together, develop relationships, and push themselves athletically. Our group is incredibly diverse in ability level, but maintains strong values of sportsmanship and team collaboration so that we can all improve! By helping the boys perfect their running technique and building their endurance, we prepare them for our meets in the fall when the boys have an opportunity to showcase their hard work and skill.

  • Mountain biking has grown to become one of the staple sports at Field School. With the emphasis on fun, the mountain biking program provides an opportunity for each boy to improve his physical conditioning, as well as hone his biking skills. Time is spent both on the specific handling skills needed to safely navigate natural trails, as well as conducting daily safety checks and performing basic maintenance and repair to their bikes. Athletes work to maintain the biking trails on campus, while also working to create new jumps and drops each season that introduce new challenges which the boys enjoy during the "free ride" portion of each day. The biking program ranges from beginning riders to advanced riders, and our athletes are able to learn and grow at their own individual pace. Competition is also a component of the program with the boys choosing teams that race on campus each week. Having recently joined the Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League through NICA and VAHS, riders also have an opportunity to race for the Field School Mountain Biking team in the fall and spring against boys from schools across Virginia.

  • Soccer has been one of the premier sports at Field School ever since its inception. Our athletes are able to grow their knowledge and love of the sport through learning the game in a variety of ways and through intramural competition. Our FISL program allows our players to participate in mini soccer games against one another throughout the season to help build the pillars of sportsmanship and camaraderie. We also enjoy having our interscholastic season on top of our FISL program, in which we play against other local schools in the area during the fall.

Winter Sports

  • The basketball program at Field School creates a competitive team environment by providing the foundational skills to succeed on the court. Athletes hone these gained foundational skills in decision-based training to increase activity within practice and challenge players to incorporate their skills creatively to find success. Basketball practice at Field School is fun, fast-paced, and encouraging for both experienced and inexperienced players.

  • Mountain biking has grown to become one of the staple sports at Field School. With the emphasis on fun, the mountain biking program provides an opportunity for each boy to improve his physical conditioning, as well as hone his biking skills. Time is spent both on the specific handling skills needed to safely navigate natural trails, as well as conducting daily safety checks and performing basic maintenance and repair to their bikes. Athletes work to maintain the biking trails on campus, while also working to create new jumps and drops each season that introduce new challenges which the boys enjoy during the "free ride" portion of each day. The biking program ranges from beginning riders to advanced riders, and our athletes are able to learn and grow at their own individual pace. Competition is also a component of the program with the boys choosing teams that race on campus each week. Having recently joined the Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League through NICA and VAHS, riders also have an opportunity to race for the Field School Mountain Biking team in the fall and spring against boys from schools across Virginia.

  • Swimming is one of the more traditional sports at Field School. With a small but mighty team, we have a history of building connections with fellow teammates and having fun practicing diverse water sports. Swimming is a great chance to workout in a different way while experiencing the fun that the water has to offer. Our team is able to practice at the Crozet ACAC down the road from Field School during the sports period and compete in meets during the season against other local schools.

Spring Sports

  • The Falcons Baseball team takes pride in building the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect within our athletes. We teach players the importance of fundamentals while also respecting each athlete's unique talent that they bring to the field. Through breaking down baseball into its most simplistic form, players develop a deeper understanding of the game while also growing their passion for it.

  • Mountain biking has grown to become one of the staple sports at Field School. With the emphasis on fun, the mountain biking program provides an opportunity for each boy to improve his physical conditioning, as well as hone his biking skills. Time is spent both on the specific handling skills needed to safely navigate natural trails, as well as conducting daily safety checks and performing basic maintenance and repair to their bikes. Athletes work to maintain the biking trails on campus, while also working to create new jumps and drops each season that introduce new challenges which the boys enjoy during the "free ride" portion of each day. The biking program ranges from beginning riders to advanced riders, and our athletes are able to learn and grow at their own individual pace. Competition is also a component of the program with the boys choosing teams that race on campus each week. Having recently joined the Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League through NICA and VAHS, riders also have an opportunity to race for the Field School Mountain Biking team in the fall and spring against boys from schools across Virginia.

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Matt Ryder

  • Matt is head mountain bike coach who enjoys riding everything from downhill to gravel, though his favorite type of riding is desert sandstone.  He also wrenches at home and at school, building bikes from the frame, up, and helping keep the team rolling.  When not on the bike, he’s an independent consultant in molecular oncology working to deliver cutting-edge diagnostic tests to help clinicians make better decisions for their patients.  Before going independent, he held scientific leadership positions at Haystack Oncology, Inostics, SeraCare, and Myriad Genetics.  Matt lives in Free Union where he can be found out in the woods with his pesky German Shepherd, Luka.

Cody Pillow

  • Cody teaches 7th and 8th grade history. Cody has nine years of teaching experience and joined Field School in fall 2023. In addition to teaching, Cody has coached basketball for nine years and lacrosse for five years. Cody earned his BA in History from the Virginia Military Institute in 2015 and MA in Educational Leadership from George Mason University in 2021. Cody is a Western Albemarle High School alumni and volunteers with the Crozet Fire Department.