Coaching Staff

Scott Murray: Falcon Baseball and Softball Director

Scott Murray, St. Joseph Baseball/Softball Academy Director

Coaching:

  • 2010-2021-  Red Deer Rage Association 
  • 2012-2023- Red Deer Minor Baseball Association 

Athletic Accolades:

  • Red Deer Minor Baseball graduate 1978-1988
  • Attended Spokane Falls College 1989-1991
    • Team MVP 1991
  • Played 16 seasons with Red Deer Riggers 1989-2004
    • 10 Provincial Championships
    • 1 National Championship
    • General Manager 2000-2004

Jason Chatwood - St. Joseph Falcon Academy Teacher

Jason Chatwood, St. Joseph Ball Academy Teacher

Coaching:

  • 2018-Current:  Lead instructor/ teacher with the Middle School and High School Falcons programs
  • 2020- Current:  Head Coach and General Manager of the Sylvan Lake Gulls baseball association

Professional:

  • Western Canada associate scout of the Arizona Diamondbacks professional baseball organization

Athletic Accolades:

  • Colby community college (NJCAA)
    • 2007 3rd team All-American
    • Region VI all region
    • Region VI Gold
    • Unanimous All conference 1st team
    • 2006 single season record for hits
    • 2007/2007 Career hits leader
  • Gonzaga University (NCAA DIV ONE)
    • 2009 All-West Coast Conference Academic Team
    • 2009 West Coast Conference Champions, 2009 Cal State Fullerton Regionals. Ranked 22nd in the Nation
  • Additional: 
    • 2004 Team Alberta Canada Cup (Silver) and went to Team Canada/MLB Top Prospects camp in Montreal.
    • 2005 Member of Team Alberta at the Canada Summer Games (Bronze).
    • 2008 WMBL All-Star and 2nd Team Shortstop- Saskatoon Yellowjackets
    • Played in every single game of 4 year Collegiate Career.

Dwayne Lalor - Falcon Academy Instructor

Coaching:

  • 2019- current- St. Joseph's baseball coach
  • Team Alberta Head Coach 1993, 2009, 2017, 2019, 2022
  • Red Deer Riggers baseball 29 years
  • Red Deer Braves
  • Lyndsey Thurber volleyball and basketball 
  • Junior National team coach 1994-1995

Athletic Accolades:

  • Washington State baseball (NCAA DIV. ONE) 1981-1985
    • Pac 10 North 2nd team all star, WSU top hitter
    • Team Canada 1985- 1986
    • Lyndsey Thurber athlete of the year (1979-1981)

Riley Barrett - Falcon Academy Instructor

Coaching: 

  • Current- Baseball and Softball coach at St. Joseph’s High School
  • 18 UAAA tier 2, 11U AA, 13U AA, Rawlings cup Red Deer Braves

Athletic:

  • Prairie baseball academy (PBA)
  • San Diego State University (NCAA DIV ONE) 
  • Team Alberta Canada Summer games (2001)

Certifications:

  • Driveline hitting and pitching certified

Ben Prediger - Falcon Academy Instructor