Join the Blue Ridge Jays

Welcome to the Shenandoah Valley's Homeschool Baseball and Softball Program!

Welcome to the home of the Blue Ridge Jays, a Christ-centered athletics program offering middle and high school level baseball and softball programs, glorifying God while playing the games we love. Discover our teams based in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, explore our schedule, and support our journey!

About the Blue Ridge Jays

Established in 2023, the Blue Ridge Jays organization is comprised of young men and women who are homeschooled or from Christian private schools from the central Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Originally solely a varsity baseball organization, the program added junior varsity games in 2025 and in 2026 expanded for the JV team to have its own roster and play a full season schedule.

The program is excited to take a huge step forward in 2027 with the addition of a softball program for 7th through 12th grade girls. The addition of Lady Jays softball makes the Blue Ridge Jays THE premier destination for families of homeschooled and private school children seeking elite-level baseball and softball skill development and top competition.

Based in and around the Harrisonburg, Virginia area, the Blue Ridge Jays are a Christ-centered athletics organization committed to teaching sound, fundamental baseball and softball. On- (and off-) field excellence is expected of our players as they learn and grow within the game, for life.

The baseball Jays are proud to call Montezuma Ruritan Park our home field. It is located in the Montezuma area at 6546 McNett Dr. Dayton, Virginia 22821. More information about softball game locations to be announced.

Rosters & Game Schedules

Baseball Varsity Roster

Baseball JV Roster

Softball Varsity Roster

Baseball Varsity MaxPreps Schedule

Baseball JV MaxPreps Schedule

Softball MaxPreps Schedule

Baseball Varsity GameChanger Schedule

Baseball JV GameChanger Schedule

Softball GameChanger Schedule

Meet Our Blue Ridge Jays Staff

If you are a homeschool student or attend a local private school that does not sponsor a baseball or softball program, please email the coaches to express interest in joining the Blue Ridge Jays!

Mike Paul

Manager/Athletic Director

Jason Berry

Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Colin Suter

Baseball Assistant Coach

Gordon Weirich

Baseball JV Head Coach

Tyler Haggerty

Softball Head Coach

Ty Phillips

Softball Assistant Coach

Latest News and Updates

Baseball Skills Clinic/Tryout Info for Fall 2026!

by Jason Berry | August 25, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Our annual Fall skill clinics run six weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 22. The clinics double as tryouts for new players for the varsity and JV squads. If you are new to the program, please contact the coaches prior to the first clinic!

Lady Jays Softball Coming in 2027!

by Jason Berry | August 25, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Check out our information flyer and reach out to our coaches if you are interested in Lady Jays softball inaugural season in 2027!

Wrapping up the 2026 Season

by Jason Berry | June 8, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We concluded our season with our end of year picnic this evening. Congratulations to Hudson Slye for being named MIP, Alex Showalter was our MVP, and Josh Craig (not pictured) received the Godly Man of Character award. See photos of our winners on our Facebook page!

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Feb. 28!

by Jason Berry | February 20, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Blue Ridge Jays are excited to continue our annual chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28. We will be selling our famous Montezuma Ruritan recipe chicken halves for $5 each! You may pre-order your chicken by commenting on our Facebook post, or by ordering...

New Balance Team Store Open! (through 11/16)

by Jason Berry | November 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We had a great Fall clinic, thanks to all who participated! As we look to the spring, our first team store opening with New Balance branded items is now available. A small portion of all orders comes back to support the team. Non-Jays general items will ship...

2025 Blue Ridge Jays Fall Clinic Announcement

by Jason Berry | August 15, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Six (6) evenings of baseball drills, coaching, evaluations, and/or scrimmages WHEN: Monday evenings, beginning September 29 (see below for complete schedule) WHERE: TBD (Spotswood High School or Rockingham Park) WHO: 8th grade - 12th grade, private and/or home...

2025 Sponsors Needed! (click for sponsor form)

by Jason Berry | February 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Blue Ridge Jays rely on private fundraising in order to purchase equipment, pay umpires, cover travel costs and more. Please consider if your business would like to support our season!

2025 Season Underway!

by Jason Berry | February 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A new season of Blue Ridge Jays baseball is underway, bigger and better than ever with the addition of a junior varsity team! Please check the links on the main page to find our roster and schedules for both Varsity and JV on GameChanger and MaxPreps. We'll keep any...

2024 Season Complete

by Jason Berry | July 16, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We had a great 2024 season, our first year as a homeschool program! Thank you to our sponsors for their support, our families for their dedication and participation and, in particular, our coaches for all their work to make this program possible. We concluded the...