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Forest Park offers 18 sports and field more than 40 teams which are supported by more than 75 coaches.
Athletic Affiliations Forest Park is a member of the Cardinal District Conference, Region 6B, and Virginia High School League (VHSL). Team Levels There are as many as three levels of teams at Forest Park: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen. Varsity: Forest Park is dedicated to fielding varsity teams which are competitive at the
conference, regional, and state levels. These teams and student athletes are provided the opportunity to compete for various championships and play in multiple contests. The focus on winning is stronger at this level, but on field success will always be balanced by sportsmanship, fair play, and Forest Park High School expectations both on the playing surface and in the classroom. All programs have a varsity team. JV and Freshmen: JV and freshmen teams provide an opportunity for interscholastic competition, continued participation by all, and the introduction to the overall program’s strategies and expectations. Team and individual skills are focused on to prepare the student athlete to become a potential member of the Varsity program. Coaches are encouraged to provide game experience for as many players as possible while still achieving team and program goals. Most programs will have a JV team with the exception of cross country, swimming, track and field, gymnastics, and golf. Football, volleyball, and basketball are the only programs that can have freshmen teams. Team Selection and Participation In athletics, students compete for limited playing/time slots and try-outs will take place to select the best athletes to form the team(s). The selection process is the responsibility of the coaching staff. Tryout criteria will be sport-specific depending on the skills that are needed to be competitive for each sport. Criteria such as teacher recommendations, academic performance, and other personal attributes may be a part of the tryout criteria. Cuts We expect that cuts will take place in many sports at various levels. We recognize that these decisions are difficult and we will handle them with care. Each student will be informed of their status and offer suggestions for improvement if they did not make a team Please click Link to be directed to FPHS Activities Handbook |
Tryout Dates and Coach's Contacts
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FOREST PARK ATHLETICS 2025- 2026
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SPORTS |
HEAD COACH |
CONTACT INFO |
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FALL SPORTS - Jul 31/Aug 4 |
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Sideline Cheer |
Eliza Vanegas |
[email protected] |
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Competition Cheer |
Eliza Vanegas |
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Cross Country |
Deanna Agosta Doug Gilbert |
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Field Hockey |
Kristin Middlekauff |
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Football |
Brandon Benson |
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Golf |
Travis Wedge |
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Volleyball |
Jessica Johnson |
[email protected] |
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WINTER SPORTS - November 10, 2025 |
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Boys Basketball |
Mak Dogbatse |
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Girls Basketball |
Gordon Bryant |
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Swim & Dive |
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Wrestling |
Tommy Aloi |
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Indoor Track & Field |
Larrin Robertson |
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Gymnastics |
Tarren Thornton |
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SPRING SPORTS - February 23, 2025 |
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Baseball |
Steven DeNard |
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Softball |
Keith Cassedy |
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Boys Lacrosse |
Coy Dubik |
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Girls Lacrosse |
Shantelle Valdez |
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Boys Soccer |
Gabe Chirino |
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Girls Soccer |
Marie Schweitzer |
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Boys Tennis |
Rae Costello |
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Girls Tennis |
John Costello |
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Outdoor Track/Field |
Larrin Robertson |
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Crew |
Marypat Mabeus |
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Activities/Athletics Office |
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| Director of Student Activities |
James Bricker |
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| Assistant Director of Student Activities |
Tiffani Washington |
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| Athletics Administrative Assistant |
Vickie Willenburg |
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| Athletic Trainer |
Jessie Shanks |
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