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
Eric Ramirez - Benedictine University - Men’s Soccer
Steffy Cervantes - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
Alex Tabuchi - Millikin University - Men’s Swimming
Michael Myers - St. Norbert College - Football
Aaryanna Morris - Seattle University - Women’s Golf
Keyla Cervantes - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
Monica Garcia - Phoenix College - Women’s Soccer
Steffy Cervantes - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
Alex Tabuchi - Millikin University - Men’s Swimming
Michael Myers - St. Norbert College - Football
Aaryanna Morris - Seattle University - Women’s Golf
Keyla Cervantes - Yavapai College - Women’s Basketball
Monica Garcia - 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