SJPII Athletics
The nature, scope and purpose of the St. John Paul II student program is derived from our school philosophy, which fosters a responsible use of personal freedom in all aspects of life. Recognizing the diversity of intelligence, creativity and potential inherent in a student body, the school designs its programs to meet the intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional, social and physical needs of its students. We, therefore, consider the extracurricular activities at the school to be a major component of our total educational program. As such, we encourage all students to participate in extracurricular activities according to their needs and abilities.
Our Philosophy
The purpose of Catholic Secondary Education is to ensure that Catholic truths and values are fully integrated with the student-athlete’s life and educational program. The essence of SJPII athletics is competition within a framework of exemplary sportsmanship. Each student-athlete is expected to exhibit behavior consistent with the Catholic ideals of St. John Paul II Catholic High School. This includes respect for him/herself, game officials, teammates, coaches, spectators, and facilities and equipment. A SJPII student-athlete should be gracious in victory and maintain his/her composure in adversity. Anything less is inconsistent with the athletic ideals of SJPII. Promoting good sportsmanship, respect for one’s self, one’s teammates, competitors, and officials engenders an appropriate attitude toward competition.
John Paul II is affiliated with the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and as such is bound by all rules and regulations associated with this organization.
In accordance with St. John Paul II Catholic High School and FHSAA limit of eligibility policies, we will not accept applications from students seeking to reclassify as seniors for a fifth year of high school.
It is important to note that reclassification is not a standard practice in high school education. This approach is more commonly utilized at the collegiate level, where students may have different academic or athletic eligibility requirements. As a high school community, we are committed to upholding the integrity of our curriculum, admissions standards, and the values that guide our mission.
Sports Offered at SJPII
Fall– Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Swimming, Golf
Winter– Soccer, Basketball
Spring– Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Sand Volleyball
Responsibilities Connected to Athletics
- Team Fundraising- Each team requires students to raise additional funds scheduled per sport.
- Parental Duties- Each sport requires parental assistance to make them successful. Driving to games, working the concession stand, selling tickets, and working the scoreboard are some of the many ways that parents help run sporting events. And can earn volunteer hours for themselves.
For more details about our athletic program, please refer to our Athletic Policies found in our Student-Parent Handbook.
If you have any further questions please contact our Athletic Director at athleticdirector@jpiichs.org.
Coach Contact Information
Baseball: Head Coach Dustin McGowan || mcgowan.dustin@yahoo.com
sjpiibaseball@gmail.com || (850)-201-5744 ||
Basketball (boys): Head Coach Isaac Selva || iselva002@gmail.com iselva@jpiichs.org ||
(850)-201-5744 || (850)-201-5744 ||
Basketball (girls): Head Coach Taylor Mischler || tmisch11@gmail.com || (850)-201-5744 ||
Beach Volleyball: Head Coach Rachel McGhin || garrettr0615@yahoo.com ||
(850)-201-5744 ||
Cross Country (boys/girls): Head Coach Francee Laywell || fancyfrancee@yahoo.com ||
(850)-201-5744 ||
Football: Head Coach Tremain Hughes || Tremaine_Hughes@yahoo.com ||
(850)-201-5744 ||
Golf (boys/girls): Head Coach Angel Santiago || asantiago@jpiichs.org || (850)-201-5744 ||
Soccer (boys): Head Coach Kenny Nwoko || knwoko1@gmail.com || (850)-201-5744 ||
Soccer (girls): Head Coach Wendjy Ambroise || ambroisewendjy@yahoo.com ||
(850)-201-5744 ||
Softball: Head Coach Terrence Brown || tbrown@jpiichs.org || (850)-201-5744 ||
Track (boys/girls): Head Coach Francee Laywell || fancyfrancee@yahoo.com ||
(850)-201-5744 ||
Tennis: Head Coach Samuel Siotkin || samuel.sirotkin@gmail.com || (850)-201-5744 ||
Volleyball: Head Coach Rachel McGhin || garrettr0615@yahoo.com || (850)-201-5744 ||
