The Pennington School is proud to announce Coach Fred Falchi ’79 as the new head coach of the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team, beginning with the 2025–26 season. A two-sport standout at Pennington, Falchi was a 1,000-point scorer on the court and a talented baseball player on the diamond during his time as a student. 

Coach Falchi brings an extraordinary coaching résumé and a championship pedigree built over more than two decades of leading successful programs. Most notably, he served as the head coach at Trenton Catholic Academy (TCA), where he compiled nearly 400 career wins and established one of the most respected basketball cultures in New Jersey.

His accomplishments at TCA include:

• 2010 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title—the first and only TOC title in Mercer County basketball history
• Three NJSIAA South Jersey Non-Public B championships (2008, 2009, 2010)
• One NJSIAA Non-Public B state championship (2010)
• Three Mercer County Tournament titles (2014, 2015, 2017)
• Multiple Burlington County Scholastic League championships
• 2009-10 New Jersey State Coach of the Year
• South Jersey Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee

Throughout his coaching career, Falchi has mentored numerous college-bound players, including many who advanced to compete at the Division I level. His legacy goes far beyond the scoreboard; he is widely known for his leadership, integrity, and ability to build character in his players.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Coach Falchi back to Pennington,” said Director of Athletics Jerry Eure. “He is a proven winner who understands the values of our School and what it means to be a Red Hawk. His return signals a new era for our basketball program that honors our past and builds toward an exciting future.”

Coach Falchi returns home to where it all began, bringing unmatched experience, passion, and a commitment to excellence. The Pennington community looks forward to the next chapter in Red Hawk basketball under his leadership.