Welcome Fall Coaches
Cheer
Coach Nolan - Cheer Head Coach
Hello, my name is Mariah Nolan, and I am so excited to start my journey with St. John Paull II as the Varsity Cheer Coach and Varsity Tennis Coach. I have been playing tennis since I was 9 years old, played 4 years on Varsity at Bourgade Catholic High School and 2 years on the GCU Club Tennis Team. I was also a dancer for 14 years, a part of Cheer for all 4 years of high school and competed in 2 state tournaments. This will be 7th year coaching high school sports and looking forward to being a part of the JP2 community!
Coach Acosta ‘22 Cheer Assistant Coach
Hi, my name is Silma Acosta, I am an alumna from the class of 2022 and was on the cheer team for all of high school. I am excited to see all the girl excel in cheer and grow in faith and as a person.
Chess
Coach Badley - Chess Head Coach
Coach Badley has been playing chess since the late 70s. He played on and captained his high school team for three years, placing third in state (Washington) during that stretch. His life after competitive chess has been fulfilling as well; he and his wife have fourteen children! He is in his fourth year of coaching here at JP2, and looks forward to a strong season this year.
Cross Country
Coach Bustamante - Cross Country Head Coach
My name is Elizabeth Bustamante and have taught in the state of Arizona for approximately 21 years 16 of those years have been in Catholic schools. I have had the pleasure of teaching in grades kinder thru tenth grade. I graduated from University of Mary with a Master in Education Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and a bachelor of arts degree in Education from Arizona State University. I presently teach Spanish to non-native and native speakers. I coach cross country and have been assistant coach in Track in Field for approximately five years.
Golf
Coach C. Maddigan - Boys Golf Head Coach
My name is Coley Maddigan and am excited to be the new Boys Golf Coach. I have been married to my wonderful wife, Tammy, for 30 years. We have three adult children. Two of the three live here in the Phoenix area with their families. Our youngest daughter lives in Nashville, Tennessee. We moved to the Phoenix area last year from southern California to be closer them and our grandchildren. I retired this year from a 33- year career in Law Enforcement spending most of it as a helicopter pilot, Flight Instructor and Maintenance Pilot. My wife and I love to spend our free time going camping, road trips and Maui. Golf has always been a passion of mine since I was a child riding my bike to the course, to playing with my father and now with my son. I am grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to a great season!
Coach S. Maddigan - Girls Golf Head Coach
My name is Sean Maddigan and I’m honored to be a teacher and coach here at St. John Paul II. My wife Jessie and I have been married for six years and we have four children: Grace, Claire, Ellie, and Declan. This is my 4th year teaching religion and coaching golf and baseball at JP2. Before moving to Arizona, I graduated from Creighton University and was a teacher and coach in Nebraska for four years. I love playing with my kids and watching baseball with my wife. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to bring students and players closer to our Lord in the classroom and on the field.
Football
Coach Padilla - Football Head Coach
John Padilla is currently teaching and coaching at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. He has been the Head Football Coach & Assistant Track Coach since the opening of St. John Paul II in 2018. He has been involved in football for the last 48 years, he played high school football at Trevor G. Browne High School in Phoenix, Az. He also played and graduated from Northern Arizona University from 1979-1983. He was the Head Football Coach at Flagstaff High School from 1990-1993 where his teams won two region championships. He also coached a state champion in the discus. He coached more than two dozen students that played in college football, wrestling and track. He also was the Head Wrestling Coach at Tolleson/University High School from 2010-2018 where his teams won a school record 88 dual meet wins, numerous tournament championships and state placers. As the current St. John Paul II Head Football coach has coached several all-region players; his team was 2021-22 2A Sportsmanship Award winner and 2021-22 Hassayampa Region Coach of the Year. He has been married to Lupe M. Padilla (football team videographer) for 39 years. They have 3 children: Veronica, JuanCarlos, Valentin & Brittnee (Ford) Padilla.
Coach Herrera
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Assistant Football Coach
This is my 2nd year coaching at St. John Paul Catholic High School. I currently coach the offensive line and defensive line at St. John Paul 2 Catholic High School. Prior to coaching here at JP2, I coached at Trevor Browne High School and Carl Hayden Community High School. I currently teach Computer Science Honors 1-2 and Computer Science 3-4 Honors AP at the Center for Computer Studies at Carl Hayden.
Coach Ortega
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Assistant Football Coach
Enrique Ortega helped coach his son’s football team for the last year and is excited for his first year as an assistant coach at JP2. A native to Arizona, he attended and graduated from Bourgade Catholic High School where he met his beautiful wife of 15 years, Marilyn, with whom he has 4 boys: Jacob (12), Eric (9), Noah (6), and Robbie (3). He attended Devry University where he received a BA in Electronics Engineering.
Coach A. Standridge
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Assistant Football Coach
I’m Aiden Standridge this is my first year coaching I’ll be helping out with QB, WR, DB and a couple other positions I have been playing sports my whole life as long as I could remember I still also play semi pro football as well so I’m looking forward to using some knowledge to help out these young men on the team and have a great season.
Coach S. Standridge -
Assistant Football Coach
Hi everyone, my name is Stephen Standridge. I’m 25 years old and currently coaching football at SJP2. I’ve been around the sport all my life as well as continue to play today. I look forward to continuing my growth at JP2 and giving my knowledge and passion for the sport, as those who have given theirs to me.
Coach Dreher
- Assistant Football Coach
This will be Coach Dreher's first year coaching football at JP2. He has previously coached at Bourgade Catholic High School. He is ready to represent the teal, black and white. Go Lions!
Coach Miller
- Assistant Football Coach
My name is Arthur Miller. I have loved football for as long as I can remember. I played high school football, my position was running back. I played Running Back in college at West Livery University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I have been a coach for the past 15 years, I have coached multiple positions, including being and offensive and defensive coordinator. I love coaching and look forward to a great season with St John Paul II.
Girls Flag Football
Coach Jimerson - Girls Flag Football Head Coach
My name is Mario Jimerson and I am the newly appointed Head Girls Flag Football Coach at JP2. I was a multi-sport athlete my whole life but participated in Track and Field at the Collegiate Level where I ran for Glendale Community College and Jackson State University. I am a Certified Personal Trainer (Bryan University) with an emphasis in Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ).
Coach Segoviano - Girls Flag Football Assistant Coach
My name is Daniel Segoviano and I have been in education for 24 years. I am a parishioner at Saint Thomas Aquinas and have children who attend Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. I have coached for a total of 13 years through NYS, Gridiron, Far West Pop Warner, and STA. I am very excited to begin coaching at Saint John Paul II and to be part of a growing sports program.
Swim
Coach Starbuck - Head Coach
Swim
Hi Team! My name is Susana Starbuck and this will be my sixth season of coaching the JP2 Lions swim team. Ever since I can remember, swimming has always been a significant part of my life. I started lessons at a young age because my parents wanted me to be safe around my grandparents pool. Well as they say "the rest was history"! I loved the pool and most importantly, I loved to race! At the age of 9 I started on my first club team and never looked back. By my junior year of high school I had qualified for US Nationals in the 1650 yard freestyle and the 2008 US Olympic Trials in the 400 and 800 meter freestyle. In college I swam for the University Arizona where we were NCAA Champions in 2008. After swimming competitively for over 12 years, I stepped away from the pool deck and wouldn't return until taking the head coaching position here at JP2 in 2018. In 2020 I joined the the faculty in the English department where I teach 12th grade (AP & College Prep) British Literature and Composition as well as 9th grade Speech class.
I am so thankful to have a supportive husband and six beautiful children cheering me on every step of the way. I anticipate another incredible season for the JP2 Lions and I can't wait to see what new heights they will reach!
Coach Silva
- Assistant Swim Coach
Hi, my name is Mary Silva and I am very excited to enter my fifth year with the swim program as one of the Assistant Coaches. I absolutely love being a part of this program, I love working with the students and watching them strive to meet their personal goals. You will find me most meets behind the blocks very loudly motivating the swimmers, or helping calm their nerves before their heat. Swimming has been a big part of my life; I started my swimming journey at age 3 and was on my first swim team competing at age 4! I was the smallest and youngest one on the team and swam in circles but once in a while I managed to place in my races. I went into the archives and found a photo of me circa 1984 for your amusement. A little bit about me, I am a training manager for Amazon, and an adjunct communications professor at EMCC. I have one son who just graduated from JP2 this past May, and will be off to college all the way in Illinois. I am looking forward to the upcoming season, and excited to get to know you all. GO LIONS!
Coach Loel
- Assistant Swim Coach
Coach Loel grew up in Phoenix, swimming at Brophy East Swim Team (now Phoenix Swim Club). She was part of Arcadia High School’s swim and dive team, and was dive captain her senior year. In college, she swam for the University of Dallas’s swim club (Go Hoggies!). This will be her second year of coaching the JP2 Lions and she’s ready to jump into the new season!
Favorite stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite event: 200 Breaststroke
Favorite race: 2008 Olympics men’s 4x100 freestyle relay (US vs France).
Favorite post-meet food: French fries
Volleyball
Coach Ramirez - Head Coach
Volleyball
My name is Coach Arrianna and I have been the Varsity Volleyball Coach at JP2 for five years going onto six years. It has been awesome to be part of the growth of the volleyball program from when the school first opened to now. I love being part of the girls' lives and helping form them on and off the court during the time I have with them. Overall I have been coaching for about seven years along with being the Club Director at Surprise Volleyball Academy going for almost three years now. I am excited for this upcoming high school season. Let's go LIONS!
Coach Babiarz - Assistant Volleyball Coach
Jess Babiarz is excited to start her sixth season with JP2 Girls Volleyball! She has been playing for over 10 years and coaching for the last 6. When she is not working or coaching she is playing sand volleyball or with her two cats!
Coach Galindo - Assistant Volleyball Coach
My names Victoria Galindo, I'm excited to announce that I will be the girls frosh head coach for this season! This is my second year coaching volleyball at JP2 and I’ve had almost ten plus years experience with the sport. I played club volleyball for 6 years with Surprise Volleyball Academy and Momentum Volleyball club. I’m currently attending Arizona State University and am majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Policing. Along with that experience, I’m a club coach at Surprise Volleyball Academy. I’m excited to be here and teach the different skills and mindsets to young women who are new to the sport and I hope for an amazing season, go Lions!
Coach Basilio ‘22 - Assistant Volleyball Coach
Hello everyone! My name is Faith Basilio, a proud JP2 alumna, and the JV assistant volleyball coach for this fall season! I started playing volleyball in fifth grade and played up until high school with additional club experience! I’m excited to share my love of volleyball with the girls and look forward to seeing them grow into better players!
Coach Grabber - Assistant Volleyball Coach
I graduated in 2019 from Shadow Ridge High School. I went to Ottawa University where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sports Studies. I was a collegiate indoor and beach volleyball player for 4 years. This will be my first year coaching at JP2.