Kirk McCaskill - Head Coach
Former 12-year MLB pitcher Kirk McCaskill returns for his sixth year at the helm of the Falcon baseball program. With an overall record of 94-68-1, the Falcons have had success as 2016 and 2017 Open Division Semi-Finalists, as well as winning the prestigious 67th Annual Lions Tournament Classic Division title in 2017.
Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada McCaskill attended Trinity Pawling School, a prep boarding school in Pawling New York. As a multi sport athlete, Kirk excelled in ice hockey and baseball. His senior season on the ice saw him lead the TP hockey team to an 18-1-1 record while scoring 26 goals and 22 assists, while going 8-0 with a 0.97 and 97 strikeouts on the diamond. McCaskill was offered scholarships to play hockey (Boston College, Boston University, Yale University) and baseball (Arizona State University). He ultimately chose the University of Vermont to play both sports collegiately.
All-American and finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award (Heisman Award for college hockey), McCaskill was drafted in the fourth round of the NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets as the first collegiate player chosen. Also, as an All-ECAC pitcher and DH, he was selected in the fourth round of the 1982 amateur baseball draft by the California Angels (88th overall). After a one-year stint in the American Hockey League, Kirk gave up professional hockey to focus on his baseball career, and became the first player from UVM to reach the Major Leagues since Jack Lamabe in 1962. McCaskill is the only athlete to ever play professional hockey and Major League Baseball.
He debuted with the Angels in 1985, and had his breakout season in 1986 when he compiled a 17-10 record with a 3.36 ERA and 202 strikeouts and 10 complete games. He went on to have six seasons of 10 or more wins, rank in the AL top ten in shutouts and ERA three times each, while throwing 2 career one-hitters. After 7 successful seasons with the Angels, Kirk went on to play five more years with the Chicago White Sox before retiring in 1997 with 106 wins and over 1,000 strikeouts. In 1997 he played a season in the Italian Baseball League for Florence.
Kirk has been inducted into the Trinity Pawling Athletic Hall of Fame, the University of Vermont Athletic HOF, the Vermont State HOF and in 2003 was honored to be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kirk has been married to his wife Dana for 31 years, and is extremely proud of his 3 wonderful sons, Riley, Reese and Bennett.
“I cherish my role as Head Varsity Coach at Torrey Pines, and am proud of the program and it’s influence on TP’s fine student-athletes.”
Born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada McCaskill attended Trinity Pawling School, a prep boarding school in Pawling New York. As a multi sport athlete, Kirk excelled in ice hockey and baseball. His senior season on the ice saw him lead the TP hockey team to an 18-1-1 record while scoring 26 goals and 22 assists, while going 8-0 with a 0.97 and 97 strikeouts on the diamond. McCaskill was offered scholarships to play hockey (Boston College, Boston University, Yale University) and baseball (Arizona State University). He ultimately chose the University of Vermont to play both sports collegiately.
All-American and finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award (Heisman Award for college hockey), McCaskill was drafted in the fourth round of the NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets as the first collegiate player chosen. Also, as an All-ECAC pitcher and DH, he was selected in the fourth round of the 1982 amateur baseball draft by the California Angels (88th overall). After a one-year stint in the American Hockey League, Kirk gave up professional hockey to focus on his baseball career, and became the first player from UVM to reach the Major Leagues since Jack Lamabe in 1962. McCaskill is the only athlete to ever play professional hockey and Major League Baseball.
He debuted with the Angels in 1985, and had his breakout season in 1986 when he compiled a 17-10 record with a 3.36 ERA and 202 strikeouts and 10 complete games. He went on to have six seasons of 10 or more wins, rank in the AL top ten in shutouts and ERA three times each, while throwing 2 career one-hitters. After 7 successful seasons with the Angels, Kirk went on to play five more years with the Chicago White Sox before retiring in 1997 with 106 wins and over 1,000 strikeouts. In 1997 he played a season in the Italian Baseball League for Florence.
Kirk has been inducted into the Trinity Pawling Athletic Hall of Fame, the University of Vermont Athletic HOF, the Vermont State HOF and in 2003 was honored to be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kirk has been married to his wife Dana for 31 years, and is extremely proud of his 3 wonderful sons, Riley, Reese and Bennett.
“I cherish my role as Head Varsity Coach at Torrey Pines, and am proud of the program and it’s influence on TP’s fine student-athletes.”
Chris Possemato - Assistant Varsity Coach
Chris Possemato played baseball at Arcadia High, and pitched at Glendale Community College, and Loyola Marymount University (LMU). He has a Bachelor’s degree in history from LMU (1991), and a Master’s degree in Education from LMU (2002). He is entering his 21st season as a high school baseball coach. Coach Poss is entering his 3rd season as the Falcons pitching coach. Prior to Torrey Pines, he spent 8 seasons as the Assistant Varsity coach and Head Pitching coach at Santa Fe Christian High School, where he had the good fortune of being part of two CIF Championships in 2011 and 2012. He began his coaching at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, where he spent 10 seasons, with 3 of those years as head varsity coach. In addition to his high school coaching work, Chris has coached youth baseball in a variety of leagues in both San Diego and Los Angeles for over 10 years. He lives in La Costa with his wife Karen and two sons, ages 15 and 17.
An advocate of training through guided discovery and neuro-muscular methods, Coach Poss has spent a significant amount of time learning about arm care and arm health along with the mechanical and mental aspects of pitching. He has attended several national conventions, learning from thought leaders in baseball such as: Coach Wolforth (Texas Baseball Ranch), Brent Strom (Pitching Coach for the Houston Astros), Paul Nyman, Fed Corral (University of Georgia), Perry Husband (Effective Velocity), Marcus Elliott (Peak Performance), Kyle Boddy (Driveline Baseball), Randy Sullivan (The Armory Pitching Academy), Ken Knutson, Lee Fiocci and Eric Cressey. Coach Poss is dedicated to bringing the love of the sport and the understanding of the game to kids of all ages as they progress in their development. He places a strong emphasis on the importance of being a great competitor, and a great teammate. His current baseball philosophy is based on a quote from Tony LaRussa’s Hall of Fame induction speech: Tony LaRussa – “the more you learn the more you love it, and the more you love it the more you learn.”
Chris Possemato played baseball at Arcadia High, and pitched at Glendale Community College, and Loyola Marymount University (LMU). He has a Bachelor’s degree in history from LMU (1991), and a Master’s degree in Education from LMU (2002). He is entering his 21st season as a high school baseball coach. Coach Poss is entering his 3rd season as the Falcons pitching coach. Prior to Torrey Pines, he spent 8 seasons as the Assistant Varsity coach and Head Pitching coach at Santa Fe Christian High School, where he had the good fortune of being part of two CIF Championships in 2011 and 2012. He began his coaching at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, where he spent 10 seasons, with 3 of those years as head varsity coach. In addition to his high school coaching work, Chris has coached youth baseball in a variety of leagues in both San Diego and Los Angeles for over 10 years. He lives in La Costa with his wife Karen and two sons, ages 15 and 17.
An advocate of training through guided discovery and neuro-muscular methods, Coach Poss has spent a significant amount of time learning about arm care and arm health along with the mechanical and mental aspects of pitching. He has attended several national conventions, learning from thought leaders in baseball such as: Coach Wolforth (Texas Baseball Ranch), Brent Strom (Pitching Coach for the Houston Astros), Paul Nyman, Fed Corral (University of Georgia), Perry Husband (Effective Velocity), Marcus Elliott (Peak Performance), Kyle Boddy (Driveline Baseball), Randy Sullivan (The Armory Pitching Academy), Ken Knutson, Lee Fiocci and Eric Cressey. Coach Poss is dedicated to bringing the love of the sport and the understanding of the game to kids of all ages as they progress in their development. He places a strong emphasis on the importance of being a great competitor, and a great teammate. His current baseball philosophy is based on a quote from Tony LaRussa’s Hall of Fame induction speech: Tony LaRussa – “the more you learn the more you love it, and the more you love it the more you learn.”
Rick Ray - Assistant Varsity Coach
Matt comes to Torrey Pines from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he attended Palm Beach Gardens HS lettering in both baseball and football. Before enrolling in Seminole Community College, Matt was the 48th round pick for the Boston Red Sox in the 2005 MLB amateur draft. After a solid freshman year (.390/.390/.488) he signed with the Red Sox and helped their Rookie team win a Florida Gulf Coast championship. Then battled his way to triple-A Pawtucket where he played parts of three seasons. Matt had a six year career before eventually retiring after a short stint in independent ball.
After retiring, Matt landed in San Diego where he began coaching travel ball with the Solana Beach Cardinals and returned to school to complete his degree. He coached with Torrey Pines in the 2013/14 seasons before joining Claremont-Mudd Scripps College where he served as a Varsity Assistant coach in 2015. He is thrilled to return to the Falcon program where he will assist the Varsity team as hitting instructor, outfield coach and base-running coach.
Matt comes to Torrey Pines from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he attended Palm Beach Gardens HS lettering in both baseball and football. Before enrolling in Seminole Community College, Matt was the 48th round pick for the Boston Red Sox in the 2005 MLB amateur draft. After a solid freshman year (.390/.390/.488) he signed with the Red Sox and helped their Rookie team win a Florida Gulf Coast championship. Then battled his way to triple-A Pawtucket where he played parts of three seasons. Matt had a six year career before eventually retiring after a short stint in independent ball.
After retiring, Matt landed in San Diego where he began coaching travel ball with the Solana Beach Cardinals and returned to school to complete his degree. He coached with Torrey Pines in the 2013/14 seasons before joining Claremont-Mudd Scripps College where he served as a Varsity Assistant coach in 2015. He is thrilled to return to the Falcon program where he will assist the Varsity team as hitting instructor, outfield coach and base-running coach.
Cody Ray - Assistant Varsity Coach
3-year varsity baseball letterman at Rancho Bernardo HS
2nd team all Palomar league Jr and Sr years
Starting catcher Grossmont College 2010
Starting first baseman Tallahassee CC 2011
Middle school Head baseball coach at Maclay School in Tallahassee, FL 2012
Assistant varsity baseball coach Rancho Bernardo HS 2013-2016
CIF Open Division Champions 2013, 2015
Assistant JV baseball coach Torrey pines HS 2017
2nd team all Palomar league Jr and Sr years
Starting catcher Grossmont College 2010
Starting first baseman Tallahassee CC 2011
Middle school Head baseball coach at Maclay School in Tallahassee, FL 2012
Assistant varsity baseball coach Rancho Bernardo HS 2013-2016
CIF Open Division Champions 2013, 2015
Assistant JV baseball coach Torrey pines HS 2017
Scott Stanley - Head JV Coach
Coach Stanley was born and raised in Carmel Valley. He was a part of the first graduating class of Canyon Crest Academy in 2008. At CCA, he played baseball all four years and earned two Varsity letters. He was a key to their success as he playedshortstop and second base throughout his high school career. Scott also played basketball his freshman and sophomore years.
After Coach Stanley graduated from CCA he went on to pursue his degrees and play college baseball. In the fall of 2008, Coach Stanley attended San Diego Mesa Junior College until a major injury set him back and he had to sit out that year and recover. While recovering he worked out and got an opportunity to coach the JV team as an Assistant Coach at CCA for the 2009 season. After a long process, Coach Stanley ended up at Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado where he played for the Runnin' Lopes in 2010. In that season, they were ranked as high as #7 in the nation in the JUCO rankings and won their league, then made it all the way to the Regional Tournament to play the College of Southern Nevada; the same team Bryce Harper was on before he got drafted #1 overall in 2010. Coach Stanley transferred to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado and played from 2010-2012. It was there that he got a scholarship to play infield for the Spartans. He had a very successful two seasons in the Scenic West Athletic Conference, one the best Junior College conferences in America with College of Southern Nevada and Western Nevada, just to name a few. After he got his Associates Degree in Colorado, he transferred to Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. There he got a scholarship to play outfield for the Crimson Storm. He played for the Storm from 2012-2014 where he had an outstanding senior season 2nd on the team hitting .351. He got a Bachelors Degree from SNU in Sports Management and plans on using his degree for a professional sports career. In Spring Training 2015, Coach Stanley was a Spring Training invitee with he San Diego Padres, in Peoria, AZ.
In the Summer of 2016, Coach Stanley joined the Solana Beach Cardinals and is currently still working with the organization as one of the coaches on the staff. He also started coaching with the Del Mar Powerhouse 14U team as an Assistant Coach this Fall 2017 and is currently still with the organization.
Last season Coach Stanley was the JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach at Sage Creek High School where their record was 16-13 and led them to a school best .307 Batting Average as well as 91 Stolen Bases. Coach Stanley was the Freshman Head Coach at Canyon Crest Academy in 2016.
In his free time Coach Stanley likes to watch sports, go to the beach, and hang out with his family and friends. He currently resides in the Carmel Valley area. This is Coach Scott Stanley’s first season as the JV Head Coach at Torrey Pines High School.
Coach Stanley was born and raised in Carmel Valley. He was a part of the first graduating class of Canyon Crest Academy in 2008. At CCA, he played baseball all four years and earned two Varsity letters. He was a key to their success as he playedshortstop and second base throughout his high school career. Scott also played basketball his freshman and sophomore years.
After Coach Stanley graduated from CCA he went on to pursue his degrees and play college baseball. In the fall of 2008, Coach Stanley attended San Diego Mesa Junior College until a major injury set him back and he had to sit out that year and recover. While recovering he worked out and got an opportunity to coach the JV team as an Assistant Coach at CCA for the 2009 season. After a long process, Coach Stanley ended up at Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado where he played for the Runnin' Lopes in 2010. In that season, they were ranked as high as #7 in the nation in the JUCO rankings and won their league, then made it all the way to the Regional Tournament to play the College of Southern Nevada; the same team Bryce Harper was on before he got drafted #1 overall in 2010. Coach Stanley transferred to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado and played from 2010-2012. It was there that he got a scholarship to play infield for the Spartans. He had a very successful two seasons in the Scenic West Athletic Conference, one the best Junior College conferences in America with College of Southern Nevada and Western Nevada, just to name a few. After he got his Associates Degree in Colorado, he transferred to Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. There he got a scholarship to play outfield for the Crimson Storm. He played for the Storm from 2012-2014 where he had an outstanding senior season 2nd on the team hitting .351. He got a Bachelors Degree from SNU in Sports Management and plans on using his degree for a professional sports career. In Spring Training 2015, Coach Stanley was a Spring Training invitee with he San Diego Padres, in Peoria, AZ.
In the Summer of 2016, Coach Stanley joined the Solana Beach Cardinals and is currently still working with the organization as one of the coaches on the staff. He also started coaching with the Del Mar Powerhouse 14U team as an Assistant Coach this Fall 2017 and is currently still with the organization.
Last season Coach Stanley was the JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach at Sage Creek High School where their record was 16-13 and led them to a school best .307 Batting Average as well as 91 Stolen Bases. Coach Stanley was the Freshman Head Coach at Canyon Crest Academy in 2016.
In his free time Coach Stanley likes to watch sports, go to the beach, and hang out with his family and friends. He currently resides in the Carmel Valley area. This is Coach Scott Stanley’s first season as the JV Head Coach at Torrey Pines High School.
Matt Livingston - Head Freshman Coach
Matt Livingston graduated from TPHS in 1988 and was an honorable mention All-Palomar league shortstop. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and has been teaching science and coaching baseball at TP since 2000. In addition Matt coaches football and directs activities at TPHS. Matt is married with 5 children. Outside of campus life he enjoys outdoor activities with his family and volunteering in church and Scouting events.