Alex Serrano - 300m Hurdles State Champion, Long Jump 6th Place

FMS Coaches Clinic Highlights Teamwork, Student Growth, and a Winning Culture

Public Relations Department

July 14, 2025

The FMS Athletics Department recently hosted its annual Coaches Clinic, bringing together all coaches and athletic trainers to review departmental goals and reinforce the FMS culture. The event featured two engaging Q&A sessions, one with veteran coaches and another with emerging coaching talent. These sessions explored a range of topics, including effective strategies, motivating student-athletes, maintaining a positive team culture, fresh perspectives in athletics, and the integration of technology and social media into our programs.

“You cannot be a good coach without being a good teacher,” said Superintendent Cody Diehl, underscoring the profound impact our coaching staff has on students.

“All the things you do leave a lasting impact, teaching teamwork, resilience, character, setting a positive example, being a role model, and building meaningful relationships. You’re not just shaping athletes; you're shaping individuals who are vital to our community. I want to thank you and remind you that coaching is about much more than winning or losing. Your work improves attendance, keeps students engaged, and fosters lifelong success,” he added.

This past academic year, FMS celebrated numerous remarkable achievements. Here are just a few highlights:

State 5A Champions

  • Piedra Vista HS Golf

  • Head Coaches: Brandon Drake & Tom Yost

Individual 5A State Champ

  • Anne Yost, Piedra Vista HS

  • Teresa Sanborn, 4th Place

  • Burke Allen, 5th Place

Farmington HS Golf

  • Coaches: Sean Trotter and Tony Mike

  • Conner Neff, 6th Place

State Champion – Powerlifting

  • Piedra Vista HS - Haleigh Doyle. 97# State Record holder Back to Back.

  • Head Coach: Tyrell Curtis

State Champion – Swim

  • FHS Coach: Erin McGinley

  • PVHS Coach: Heather Burns

  • FMS Dive Coach: Ian Donald

Piedra Vista HS Swim

  • Alaina Gephardt, 2nd place

Farmington HS State Champion - Girls Tennis

  • Head Coach: Coach Pat McGrath

Piedra Vista HS State Wrestling

  • Eliana Gallardo, Runner up

  • Logan Smith - 3rd Place

  • Aidan Coleman - 4th Place

  • Katrina Henry - 5th Place

  • Ian Chavez - 5th place

  • Svea Robinson - 5th Place

  • Greyson Cook - 5th Place

  • Isaiah Blea - 6th Place

Farmington HS State Wrestling

  • Brayden Harvey - 4th Place

  • Devin Delegarito - 5th Place

  • Anaya Lee - 6th Place

  • Brielle Lucero - 6th Place

  • Alyssa DeYapp - 6th Place

Piedra Vista HS State Track

  • Tayli Esquibel - 6th place Girls Pole Vault

  • Anna Arazia - 3rd place Girls Long Jump

  • Honor Robinson - Girls 800M

  • Anna Arazia, Mikayla Donaldson, Carolina Montelongo, and Honor Robinson - 6th place Girls 1600M Relay

  • Kael Gallion - 5th place Boys Discus

  • Isaac Lacey - 6th place and New School Record Boys 1600M

  • Spencer Womack - 5th place Boys Triple Jump

Farmington HS State Track

  • Avery Sandefer - Triple Jump State Champion, Long Jump Runner Up

  • Alex Serrano - 300m Hurdles State Champion (top photo), Long Jump 6th Place

  • James Rogers - Javelin State Runner Up

  • Daniel Austin - 4th Place Triple Jump.

  • Gilberto Quezada - 6th Place Pole Vault.

  • Chloe Huff - 6th Place 100m Dash.

Piedra Vista HS JROTC Marksmanship

  • Piedra Vista HS JROTC: MAJ William Kern

5A Air Rifle All-State Team

  • Jayden Anderson

  • Ayslin Kern

  • State Runner-up: Piedra Vista HS JROTC 5A Precision Rifle - Jayden Anderson

Student Athletic Training Program

  • 2nd place - Student Athletic Training Challenge

  • Aaron Stem

  • Mia Palomares

  • Jessica Stem

NM Athletic Directors Association

  • Dawn Kynast, Rookie Athletic Director of the Year

  • Johnny Curry, Athletic Director of the Year

  • Issac Gamboa, Northwest Region Athletic Director of the Year

NM High School Coaches Association - Coach of the Year

  • Farmington HS Tennis Coach Pat McGrath

District 1 AAAAA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year

  • Farmington HS Coach Thomas Adair

NMHS All-Star Green Team Coach

  • Farmington HS Coach Larry Don Chitty