Travis Fitzgerald

Travis Fitzgerald serves Hargrave Military Academy as a Security Officer and as an Assistant Coach for the Prep National basketball team. A husband, father of five, retired Army National Guard Sergeant, basketball coach, and community servant, he believes leadership is about service and has dedicated much of his life to mentoring young people and helping them reach their full potential. He believes in leading by example, building meaningful relationships, and teaching young people not just what to do, but why it matters.

Coach Fitzgerald served 22 years in the Virginia Army National Guard (2000–2022), retiring as a Sergeant after multiple deployments, including service in Iraq and in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. His professional background also includes corrections, security, youth development, nonprofit leadership, and community service. He earned an Associate Degree in Information Systems Engineering from American National University. In basketball, he previously served as Head JV and Head Varsity Coach at Chatham High School and as Associate Head Varsity Coach at Hargrave. He is also Co-Founder and Co-Director of Warriors Travel Sports Academy.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children, attending sporting events, coaching and mentoring young athletes, and serving his church and community. He enjoys sports commentary, video production, and creating content for The Coach Trav Show, where he shares his perspectives on sports, leadership, and life, and he has a passion for basketball strategy. One of his favorite sayings is “Know the what. Understand the why.”

His favorite thing about Hargrave is watching young men grow and develop during their time here, in a place where discipline, accountability, leadership, and brotherhood can shape a young man’s future.