Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has named Barry Chamberlin as its new athletic director, effective July 1, 2026. Following an extensive nationwide search, Chamberlin was selected from a competitive field of qualified candidates. His deep experience in athletic leadership, coaching, and student-athlete development, including over 15 years in athletic administration, made him the ideal choice to lead the Falcons. He will be inheriting the role from Leigh Block, who has served as FWCD’s athletic director since 2021.
“Barry brings a dynamic vision and a strong commitment to building meaningful relationships with students, coaches, and families,” said Eric Lombardi, head of school at FWCD. “We look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on our athletics program and the FWCD community as a whole.”
Chamberlin joins FWCD from Carrollwood Day School in Tampa, Florida, where he currently serves as athletic director. There, he leads an athletic program of 23 varsity sports and more than 90 coaches and staff members. His leadership was instrumental in significant fundraising initiatives, including nearly $1 million in athletic facility upgrades. Prior to that, he held administrative and coaching positions at Saint Mary’s Hall in San Antonio for 11 years, serving as athletic director and head boys basketball coach. “I was drawn to Fort Worth Country Day by its outstanding reputation and the strong alignment between the school’s core values and my own,” said Chamberlin. “I am incredibly enthusiastic about the future of Falcon athletics and excited to support our coaches and student-athletes as they work to maximize their talents and reach their full potential. By building on FWCD’s core values and fostering a growth mindset throughout the athletic program, I believe each player, coach, and team can continue to rise to new heights.”
A native of Pennsylvania, Chamberlin holds a master’s degree in coaching and athletic administration from Concordia University in Irvine, California, and a bachelor’s degree in multi-age physical education from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, where he was a four-year starter and team captain for the basketball team.
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Since 1963, Fort Worth Country Day has inspired the passion to learn, the courage to lead, and the commitment to serve through a program that fosters the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical development of its students. Situated on 104 acres in southwest Fort Worth, FWCD’s 220 faculty and staff members teach and support students in grades JK-12. Offering a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum, Fort Worth Country Day focuses on the 3A’s—academics, arts, and athletics—to provide balanced experiences and opportunities for students. To learn more about Fort Worth Country Day, visit www.fwcd.org
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