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Mountaineer Athletics

BOYS | WINTER

Basketball

GIRLS | WINTER

Basketball

GIRLS | FALL

Volleyball

BOYS | SPRING

Volleyball

BOYS + GIRLS | FALL

Cross Country

GIRLS | SPRING

Soccer

BOYS | FALL

Golf

GIRLS | SPRING

Golf

Let's Go Mountaineers!

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Let's Go Mountaineers! 〰️

Kelly Doherty

Athletic Director
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A Message from the Athletic Director

Thanks for your interest in Mountaineer Athletics! We are building a world-class program, and we have recruited a select group of coaches who are experts in sport and disciples who love Jesus Christ. We will continue to add new sports, training programs, and facilities as our school grows. We need your skill and drive; feel free to reach out and discuss our program.

Watch this video to learn about the vision for athletics at St. John Paul the Great.

Mountaineer Athletics Calendar 

Meet The Coaches

Girls Volleyball Head Coach

  • Coach B has been playing volleyball since 3rd grade and continues to play as an adult.  She has coached at different levels but truly found her love for coaching at the high school level where she served as head coach for the JPG girls white team in 2023 and asst. coach for the girls Maroon team in 2024.  She also assists the JPG boys team in the spring. 

Boys Basketball Head Coach

  • Connor O'Sullivan has had a distinguished high school basketball coaching career in Northern California, with a strong emphasis on player development and mentorship. Drawing inspiration from the John Wooden philosophy, Connor has focused on not just the physical aspects of the game but also on the holistic development of his players.

    John Wooden, a legendary basketball coach, emphasized the importance of character, discipline, and teamwork, principles that Connor has integrated into his coaching style. Connor's approach involves rigorous training sessions that hone the technical skills of his players while also instilling values such as perseverance, integrity, and respect.

    Connor's commitment to mentorship is evident in his personalized coaching methods. He takes the time to understand each player's strengths and areas for improvement, providing tailored guidance to help them reach their full potential. This individualized attention has not only improved the players' performance on the court but has also positively impacted their personal growth and academic achievements.

    Under Connor's leadership, many players have gone on to excel in collegiate basketball, attributing their success to the foundational skills and life lessons learned during their high school years. His dedication to fostering a supportive and motivating environment has made him a respected figure in the Northern California basketball community.

    Connor's coaching career is a testament to the enduring impact of John Wooden's philosophy, demonstrating that true success in sports comes from developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges both on and off the court.

Girls Basketball Head Coach

  • Jennifer (Jen) Finegan has always appreciated the hard work, dedication, and life lessons that sports have imparted to her throughout her life. She is especially grateful that God has used sports to draw her closer to Him and her Catholic faith, and she loves inspiring others to experience the same. She is a former professional basketball player who competed in Europe, securing two national titles in Portugal and Romania. In college, she played for Vanderbilt University and participated in 4 NCAA appearances and 2 SEC Championships. Her greatest accomplishment and favorite team include her husband, Patrick, and their one-year-old daughter, Eliana. Jen currently works for FOCUS – the Fellowship of Catholic University Students – where she helps to transform the current culture into one that advocates for life for future generations.

Girls Soccer Head Coach

  • Sara Lugo is excited to be coaching the JPG girls soccer team as the team enters into their 2nd season as Mountaineers. Sara grew up playing both club and high school mostly around Kansas City and then at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.  Sara has 20+ years of soccer playing experience and 10+ years coaching experience, 6 of those years coaching at the high school level. Soccer has played an instrumental role in her own life, offering opportunities for leadership and building work-ethic and is blessed with the opportunity to be the head coach of the girls soccer program at JPG! Sara currently is our Director of Student Services at St. John Paul the Great High School, primarily working with our JPG students on both college and career readiness for life post high school. It is a gift to be a part of the JPG community. Go Mountaineers! 

Boys Volleyball Head Coach

Cross Country Head Coach

  • Myself, my wife and three amazing kids live in Denver where I coach cross country at JPG and volunteer for our parish middle school team. I'm a graduate of CU Boulder, where I founded a running club and raced on a national level, and ran track and cross country at Fairview HS in Boulder.

Boys Golf Head Coach

  • Golf is a sport that has had a profound impact on Reese's life. His father taught him to play from a very young age. He has been a volunteer coach for Heritage High School- his alma mater- for the past 3 years. He was a 4 year varsity player, 3 time state competitor and two time regional medalist. He played for St. Gregory's University during my freshman year until attending Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas where He finished my degree.

Athletics Director

Asst. Director of Athletics