Jarrett Hatcher

Jarrett Hatcher is a lifelong golfer and resident of the Shenandoah Valley.  He played high
school golf at Lee High (Staunton High) and Bridgewater College.  Jarrett is retiring from
teaching in the Staunton City Schools to take this position. In his 30 years as a high school
social studies teacher, he spent 25 years as a basketball coach, 16 years as a golf coach and
ten seasons as a tennis coach.  Most summers as a teacher Jarrett was working in golf and
playing lots of golf. His first job in golf was a fore-caddie at the 1983 VSGA State open, and he
was hooked.  He has worked in various roles at three different area courses, he has taught
youth golf classes at various places and has volunteered to work at major championships.
He is passionate about exposing kids to the game of golf.
“I am so fortunate that my father introduced me to golf as a kid. It has been my passion since I
was seven years old.  Golf has introduced me to so many wonderful places and meaningful
relationships.  I am honored to be the Executive Director of the First Tee of the Shenandoah
Valley.  I love golf and I love working with kids. I am so excited for the opportunity to grow youth
golf in the Shenandoah Valley