Athletics
JP2 Lions
The mission of the Athletic Department at St. John Paul II Catholic High School is to provide a Christ Centered approach in all of our athletic teams, forming champions for Christ on and off the field of competition.
Student athletes grow in physical skills, in fitness and health, in virtues, and in thanks to God for their bodily abilities. The discipline of working hard under difficult conditions affirms the values of courage, effort, sacrifice and hope, as athletes learn lessons from failure and success. John Paul II Lions will earn a reputation for good sportsmanship and teamwork. Positive competition can foster the virtues of humility, patience and concern for others, the strongest possible foundation for winning teams.
College Signings
- Kaitlyn Helm '25 - Washington State University - Women's Golf
- Ajay Morris '25 - University of Texas Arlington - Men's Golf
- Alec Hilgers '25 - University of Hawaii - Men's Golf
- Abigail Hawkins '25 - Ottawa University Arizona - Cheer
- Nevaeh Arner '25 - Southwestern College - Flag Football
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Shariffa Piamonte '24 - Southwestern College - Flag Football
- David Drezja '24 - Franciscan University - Men's Tennis
- Eric Ramirez '23 - Benedictine University - Men’s Soccer
- Steffy Cervantes '23 - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
- Alex Tabuchi '23 - Millikin University - Men’s Swimming
- Irma Palominos '23 - Phoenix College - Women's Soccer
- Michael Myers '22 - St. Norbert College - Football
- Aaryanna Morris '22 - Seattle University - Women’s Golf
- Keyla Cervantes '22 - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
- Monica Garcia '22 - Phoenix College - Women’s Soccer
Interested in Coaching
St. John Paul II Catholic High School, a member of the 2A conference, is looking for experienced coaches to assist with the growth of our athletic programs. Preference will be given to practicing Catholics.
If interested, please contact Steven Sanchez, Athletic Director, at [email protected] or at 623-233-2777 ext. 1133
Required Training:
All coaches will be required to complete training in the following areas:
- Safe Environment Training through the Diocese of Phoenix
- Fingerprint Clearance (IVP)
- Be PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) or NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) certified
- Fundamentals of Coaching (NFHS course)
- First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches (NFHS course)
- Must have current CPR certification
- Complete concussion protocol training
- Heat and illness prevention (NFHS course)
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest training (NFHS courses
