Coaching Staff
Coach Downs attended PRP High School in Louisville where he was a member of the 1994 State Championship Baseball team. He was named Kentucky’s Mr. Baseball in 1994 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round; but chose to play at the University of Kentucky instead. His successful college career included making the All-SEC team as a Junior, and led to him being named an SEC Baseball Legend in 2016.
In 1997 Scott was drafted in the 3rd round by the Chicago Cubs. Scott Downs made his major league debut in 2000, beginning a 14-year MLB career as a pitcher. Throughout his career he also played for the Montreal Expos, Toronto Blue Jays, Anaheim Angels, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals.
After retiring from Major League Baseball, Scott coached for his alma mater, PRP High School, for 5 years. During this time, he helped coach the program to a State Championship in 2017.
Chuck Churchill is a Lexington native who played his high school baseball at Lafayette High school. While at Lafayette he was a 3-year letterman. Upon graduating from Lafayette, he chose to continue his education and baseball career at Centre College. He was a starter for his first 2 years before injury ended his playing career.
After his playing days at Centre, Chuck came back to Lexington to begin his teaching career and working his way up the collegiate and high school umpiring ranks. Chuck spent 9 years umpiring, working at the D-I, D-II, D-III, NAIA level and 1 KHSAA State Tournament (2015). After umpiring, Chuck joined the staff at Franklin County High School (2016-2018) where his duties were to oversee the Freshman team as well as assist with hitters and catchers for the Varsity. Other areas of coaching while at FCHS included bullpen coach, outfield instructor and Varsity 1st base coach. In 2019, Chuck joined the Lexington Catholic High School staff to assist with the Junior Varsity. He is entering his third year with the Knights.
Chuck, and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Lexington with their son Paxton and daughter Landry. Chuck works at Dixie Magnet Elementary School as a Resource Teacher and Team Lead. He has worked with in Fayette County Public Schools since 2008.
Tyler Fendley is a Georgetown native and played high school baseball at Scott County high school. Tyler was on the varsity team for four years for the cardinals and started for three years. After graduating, Tyler attended the University of Pikeville where he was a four year starter in the outfield.
After leaving the University of Pikeville, Tyler came back to coach at Scott County high School. Tyler spent five years with Scott County (2015-2019) where he was the head coach for the Freshman and Junior varsity teams as well as coaching varsity outfield, base running, and assisting with hitters. While at Scott County Tyler helped coach the Cardinals to four regional appearances, winning two regional tournaments and two state tournaments and reaching the final 8 in both appearances. In the fall of 2019 Tyler was hired as a varsity assistant at Lexington Catholic High School. He is entering his third year at Lexington Catholic.
Tyler, and his wife Seiara live in Georgetown and are expecting their first child, a girl, in July. Tyler works at Royal Spring Middle School doing behavior intervention and in-school suspension. Tyler has worked in the Scott County public school system for six years now
John Hutchinson is a Lexington native and Lexington Catholic High School baseball alumni. He was a 3 year Varsity player for the Knights. Following high school, he attended Murray State University. He played and coached for the Racers. He worked as an undergraduate Assistant Coach, working in all aspects of the game. After graduation, he headed to Lincoln Trail College, as the offensive assistant. His focus was working with the infielders and catchers, while running the offensive game plan for the Statesmen. During his time at Lincoln Trail, the team won the NJCAA Region 24 Championship. He then headed back to Lexington, and the coaching staff at Western Hills High School, as an Assistant coach. Starting in 2019, John returned to his alma mater, Lexington Catholic High School, as a Varsity Assistant.
John currently lives in Lexington, with his wife Katherine and son John Robert. John works for Fayette Heating & Air, as a Comfort Advisor (Salesman) for residential HVAC sales. He has worked for FHAC, for 5 years.