Joel Tropp - Principal
I lead to model commitment and courage, both of which are needed to overcome the many obstacles in life. I strive to create an athletic environment for our students that develops a culture of integrity and empathy.
I lead to advance student achievement by providing excellence in support to coaches, athletes, and families at all levels. I am excited to join a community of coaches where our collective focus is on transforming student lives by providing opportunities academically, socially, and emotionally both on and off the field of competition.
I lead to model commitment and integrity and to connect students to caring adults who respectfully help them navigate through life lessons while instilling work ethic and the necessary skills required to be a team player.
InsideOut Initiative:
Every Monte Vista coach is provided the opportunity to participate in multiple InsideOut trainings throughout the year. This is our fourth year involved with the program. The purpose of the InSideOut Initiative is to transform the current “win-at-all-cost” sports culture where the value is often defined by the scoreboard, into one that defines and promotes sports as a human growth experience. See more about the initiative by visiting their website at https://insideoutinitiative.org/.
Mike Tully - Boys’ Basketball
I coach to provide student athletes a safe environment where they can play, grow and learn together. I coach to teach the importance of respect, accountability, discipline and resilience.
Jessie Burns - Baseball
I coach to teach young men that if you work hard good things will happen, as well as to emphasize the importance of academic achievement. I also coach to instill characteristics such as loyalty, honesty, and trust that can be utilized for the rest of their lives.
Griffin Rizzo - Swim
I coach to empower our athletes to be dedicated, disciplined, and successful in both the pool and the classroom. I hope to inspire my swimmers to reach their full potential in every aspect of their lives.
Melody McBride -
Girls Basketball
I coach to develop and provide a positive athletic experience with an emphasis on accountability, sportsmanship and respect for the game.
Kelsey Tillett - Water Polo
I coach to help inspire strength, teamwork, and self-belief in the next generation of athletes. Empoweringstudent-athletes to push past limits and believe in themselves is at the heart of what I do. Guiding them through challenges and celebrating their growth is what makes this role so meaningful to me.
Garrett Morton - Girls’ Soccer
I coach to inspire and motivate student-athletes to be great on and off the field, focusing specifically on teamwork, accountability and integrity. Coach Kealaluhi and I work together to create future leaders for generations to come.
Josephine Fonenot - Cheer
I coach to inspire student-athletes to embrace and express their school spirit in order to be exemplary representatives of our school both on campus and throughout our community. I hold them to high standards in both athletics and academics while focusing on the importance of both individual accountability and the importance of being a team player.
Holly Cullen - Swim
I coach to support students' holistic development. I aim for students to be well-rounded individuals who learn to value sportsmanship and teamwork over winning trophies. In each competition, we aim to develop life skills that will transcend high school, and carry them through to successful adulthood.
Brennie Schisler - Girls’ Lacrosse
I coach to foster a supportive and empowering where athletes can excel both on and off the field. I am committed to mentoring young women in developing not only their athletic skills but also their mental resilience, leadership, and personal growth. My goal is to guide each player in reaching their full potential, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and the importance of balancing sports with academic and personal development.
David Crabtree - Boys Cross Country & Track & Field
I coach to not only to teach competition on the athletic field, but to prepare athletes for life after high school. There are so many elements to running -- work ethic, dedication, consistency, grit -- that will serve them well when they graduate from Monte Vista, be it in college, the military, or the working world.
Steele Wilde - Girls Cross Country
I coach to teach my athletes to push their limits, to grow, to excel and to finish the competition. Finishing in a meet will translate to accomplishing life goals they set for themselves.
Alexis Cabarga - Volleyball
I coach to teach my athletes to push their limits, to grow, to excel and to finish the competition. Finishing in a meet will translate to accomplishing life goals they set for themselves.
Jackson Kunz - Wrestling
I coach to ensure our student-athletes reach their maximum potential as a student, wrestler, and self. I teach wrestlers to rely on their team and themselves, I coach them to be resilient through the training and competitions. The values my wrestlers learn in this sport will be carried on the rest of their lives.
Fili Tavarez - Softball
I coach to cultivate well-rounded athletes by fostering a passion for the game, developing strong character, encouraging teamwork and growing integrity. My goal is to inspire excellence both on and off the field—all while making sure we have fun!
Ruben Arizmendi - Tennis
I coach to guide our student-athletes toward success, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game.
Antonio Lavenant - Boys Soccer
I coach students to unlock their full potential, helping them achieve goals they never imagined possible.
Page Culver - Football
I coach to develop young men who are dependable, accountable, loyal, and trustworthy.