Bellarmine Athletics | Top High School Sports Program in San Jose Athletics Bellarmine Athletics: Elite Facilities, Championship Teams Bellarmine is proud to rank in the top 5% of high schools for athletes in California, thanks to a tradition of excellence that spans generations. From our state-of-the-art pool to sport-specific turf fields and our certified sports medicine team, our campus is home to one of the most comprehensive high school athletics programs in the Bay Area. With 36 teams across 13 sports and more than 1,100 student-athletes annually, Bellarmine Athletics builds character and leadership through competition. Start Your Application Visit Our athletics Site Meet our Athletic Department For Athletes in California On 36 Teams Across 13 Sports Championships Championships Championships Currently Playing NCAA College Sports Fall Sports Cross Country Football Water Polo Winter Sports Basketball Soccer Wrestling Spring Sports Baseball Golf Lacrosse Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball State-of-the-Art Facilities State-of-the-Art Facilities Swimming pool and diving complex State-of-the-art turf fields for football, soccer, and lacrosse On-site sports performance training center Dedicated spaces for wrestling, tennis, and golf Pro-Level Athletic Training & Performance Pro-Level Athletic Training & Performance Bellarmine is one of the only high schools in the region with a full-time, professionally staffed sports performance team. Our program supports over 1,100 student-athletes each year with comprehensive strength, conditioning, and injury prevention services. Our team includes: 3 certified athletic trainers on campus daily 2 certified strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS) Access to cutting-edge training facilities and performance tracking tools Led by Head Strength & Conditioning Specialist John Alpizar, our staff works directly with student-athletes to build power, speed, mobility, and mental resilience. A Dedicated Sports Medicine Team Bellarmine’s elite sports medicine department rivals those of small colleges. We are proud to be one of the few high schools with: full-time Director of Sports Medicine dedicated team physician, Dr. Saglimbeni, who has also worked with the San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Giants, the San Jose Earthquakes, and Santa Clara University An orthopedic surgeon Year-round care and injury support across all 36 teams Our sports medicine team makes sure that Bellarmine athletes perform at their peak, recover safely from injury, and develop into more confident student-athletes. Meet our sports medicine staff Football 20 WCAL Championships | 8 CCS Titles | 2 CIF NorCal Wins Varsity, JV, and Freshman levels with over 150 athletes Cross Country & Track Largest participation across all sports (373–226 athletes) 57 combined WCAL championships in cross country & track Open to all with a no-cut policy Swimming & Diving 35 WCAL & 41 CCS championships — one of the most decorated programs in the region State-of-the-art pool on campus Open to all with a no-cut policy Lacrosse Rapidly growing program with 60+ athletes Competitive in the WCAL with multiple championship appearances Soccer 29 WCAL | 24 CCS | 2 CIF NorCal Championships Strong presence in college recruitment and showcases Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, & More Multi-level teams with expert coaching and year-round training All programs benefit from strength, recovery, and athletic development support Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2024 Spring 2022 Spring 2023 Spring 2024 Austin Turkington – Baseball @ UC Berkeley Moses Wagner – Volleyball @ Stanford University Theoren Brouillete – Volleyball @ Stanford University Tanish Chettiar – Cross Country @ Yale University Rick Yanashita – Cross Country @ Williams College Keagan Rhodes – Soccer @ Santa Clara University Nic Thiele – Soccer @ UC San Diego Kavi Krishnan – Soccer @ UC Santa Barbara Chase Knight – Baseball @ Fresno State University Michael Moriarty – Baseball @ University of Puget Sound Jack Clark – Diving @ UC Berkeley Jonas Thieme – Rowing @ Dartmouth University Oliver Powell – Rowing @ Georgetown University Colin Pearce – Soccer @ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Brandon Kim – Baseball @ Macalester College Paul Wheeler – Baseball @ UC Santa Barbara Tyler Roller – Water Polo @ UC Santa Barbara Wade Mountz – Baseball @ University of Arkansas Holden Findley – Volleyball @ Stevens Institute of Technology Andrew Hunyady – Water Polo @ Bucknell University Christian Duarte – Baseball @ Santa Clara University Ethan Martinez – Soccer @ Santa Clara University Connor Crawford – Volleyball @ California Lutheran University Nicholas Elliott – Swimming @ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Alex Festa – Soccer @ Chapman University Chris Jaeb – Football @ Carnegie Mellon University Sawyer Kennedy – Lacrosse @ Drew University Vibhu Krishnan – Cross Country/Track & Field @ Harvey Mudd Ben Pinkel – Cross Country/Track & Field @ UC Santa Barbara Dominic Rolla – Baseball @ Claremont McKenna Thomas Walker – Water Polo @ Claremont McKenna Jack Raney – Football @ UC Davis Nate Escalada – Football @ UC Berkeley Jae Reels – Football @ University of San Diego Mitch Brown – Football @ San Jose State University Tanish Rao – Soccer @ Caltech Kasdan Blattman – Soccer @ Macalester College Alex Hegeman – Water Polo @ UC San Diego Jackson Snapp – Water Polo @ U.S. Naval Academy Chase Barman – Water Polo @ Pomona Pitzer Caden Sta Maria – Baseball @ University of Hawaii at Hilo Paul Montgomery – Baseball @ Cal Poly SLO Tyler Levonduskie – Track and Field @ University of Redlands Soham Vohra – Cross Country, Track & Field @ New York University Colin Lakkaraju – Track and Field @ Claremont McKenna College Owen Pence – Lacrosse @ St. Lawrence University, NY Ben Coulter – Football @ Puget Sound University Parker Threatt – Football @ San Diego State University Conor Tripp – Football @ Fresno State University Bennett Anderson – Football @ Yale University Billy Ladd – Football @ Bentley University Phillip Long – Water Polo @ Johns Hopkins University Razvan Alistar – Water Polo @ UC San Diego Blake Wilson – Water Polo @ University of Redlands Andy Higgins – Baseball @ Washington State University Steve Schott ’56 – Former Owner of the Oakland Athletics Conn Findlay '48 – Four-time Olympic medalist (rowing and sailing) Dan Pastorini '67 – NFL quarterback, Super Bowl champion Pablo Morales '83 – Olympic gold and silver medalist, swimming Marv Owen '24 – MLB (1931–1940) Nello Falaschi '31 – NFL, New York Giants Leo Righetti '44 – Baseball player Wayne Belardi '48 – MLB first baseman Joe Albanese '51 – MLB pitcher Jim Small '55 – MLB (1955–1958) Billy Connors '59 – MLB pitcher and coach Bob Gallagher '62 – MLB (1972–1975) Jim Wilhelm '70 – MLB (1978–1979) Nick Holt '81 – Football coach, former head coach at Idaho Sal Cesario '81 – NFL offensive guard Erik Howard '82 – NFL, New York Giants and Jets David Diaz-Infante '82 – NFL, Chargers, Broncos, Eagles Randy Kirk '83 – NFL (1987–1999) Jim Wahler '84 – NFL, Cardinals and Redskins Greg Gohr '85 – MLB (1993–1996) Ron Caragher '85 – NCAA football head coach Ed Giovanola '87 – MLB (1995–1999) Nick Hatzke '91 – MLS, Houston Dynamo Kevin McMahon '90 – Olympic track & field (1996, 2000) Justin Baughman '92 – MLB second baseman Pat Burrell '94 – MLB outfielder Kevin Frandsen '00 – MLB player, Giants (2006–2015) Craig Bragg '00 – NFL wide receiver Copeland Bryan '01 – NFL defensive end Francis Maka '03 – Arena Football linebacker Eric Thames '04 – MLB player (2011–2012, 2017–2020) Scott Weltz '05 – Olympic swimmer (2012, 200m Breaststroke) Tommy Medica '06 – MLB (2013–2014) Mark Canha '07 – MLB first baseman Erik Goeddel '07 – MLB pitcher, New York Mets Austyn Carta-Samuels '09 – Pro football player and coach Michael Clay '09 – Special Teams Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles Mitchell Harrison White '13 – MLB pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers K. J. Carta-Samuels '14 – Pro football quarterback, Dresden Monarchs Marc Pelosi – MLS soccer player, San Jose Earthquakes Nate Escalada ‘23 “Bellarmine Football acted as a keystone for me to live out our school’s motto: ‘men for and with others.’ The program is founded on ideals of brotherhood, sacrifice, and selflessness. One of my proudest high school moments came about when my teammates and I ran a fundraiser for underprivileged athletic programs, so that those in every community could enjoy the game we love – a true act of the Jesuit motto.” – Nate Escalada ‘23, UC Berkeley Football Parker Threatt ‘24, “Bellarmine Athletics taught me the importance of genuinely caring for the people around you. It taught me that brotherhood is the backbone behind everything we do, for and with each other.” – Parker Threatt ‘24, SDSU Football How many sports and teams does Bellarmine offer? What is the no-cut policy for sports? Are there different levels of teams (varsity, JV, freshman)? How many student-athletes participate in Bellarmine sports? What sports facilities are available on campus? What equipment is provided to athletes? How does Bellarmine’s sports performance training program work? Which sports medicine services are available? Who are the athletic trainers and staff? Which leagues does Bellarmine compete in? How successful are Bellarmine teams in championships? Which sports at Bellarmine have the most championship wins? How many athletes go on to play college sports? Does Bellarmine help with college recruitment? Bellarmine offers 13 sports and fields 36 teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons. Fall Sports: Cross country Football Water polo Winter Sports: Basketball Soccer Wrestling Spring Sports: Baseball Golf Lacrosse Swimming & Diving Tennis Track Volleyball Bellarmine has a no-cut policy for four sports: cross country, wrestling, swimming, and track & field. These teams are open to any student willing to commit their time and energy to the team. Yes. Most sports at Bellarmine offer multiple levels, including varsity, junior varsity (JV), and freshman teams. That way, students at all skill levels have opportunities for development and competition. In the 2023–24 school year, 1,356 students participated in Bellarmine athletics. This number includes many two- and three-sport athletes across all three seasons. Bellarmine’s campus features: State-of-the-art athletic facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool. Dedicated turf fields for football, soccer, and lacrosse. Specialized areas for wrestling, tennis, and golf. A fully equipped sports performance training center. sports medicine department with certified athletic trainers and team physicians. While sport-specific equipment details vary by team, Bellarmine provides access to professional-grade training equipment through its performance center, including tools for speed, strength, conditioning, and injury prevention. Athletes also benefit from the expertise of full-time staff supporting their physical development and recovery. Our sports performance program is led by certified strength and conditioning specialists. They focus on reducing injury risk and improving athletic performance through targeted training in speed, power, strength, conditioning, and mental resilience. All athletes have access to this support as part of their team experience. Bellarmine offers comprehensive sports medicine support for all student-athletes. Services include injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols, managed by a team of full-time professionals. The program is recognized as a Safe Sports School – 1st Team by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Bellarmine’s sports medicine team includes: Mark Moreno, Director of Sports Medicine Michael O’Shea and Sergio Lamas, Assistant Athletic Trainers Anthony Saglimbeni, Team Physician John Kao, Team Orthopedic Surgeon Learn more about the Bellarmine Athletics Staff Bellarmine is a member of the West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL), one of the most competitive high school athletic leagues in California. The school also competes in the Central Coast Section (CCS) and is part of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Bellarmine consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the league across multiple sports. Bellarmine has one of the most successful high school athletics programs in the state, with 302 WCAL team championships, 198 CCS titles, and 10 CIF NorCal championships. Swimming & Diving leads the way with 35 WCAL and 41 CCS titles. Other standout programs include Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Track & Field—all with multiple league and section championships. Each year, approximately 25 Bellarmine athletes are recruited to play at the collegiate level. Over 65 alumni are currently competing in NCAA programs. Yes. Bellarmine has a dedicated College Recruitment Specialist who supports student-athletes pursuing opportunities in college athletics. Our coaches are familiar with the recruitment process, and our robust athletics program provides high-level competition, visibility, and guidance throughout the college admissions journey. Ready to Compete at the Next Level? At Bellarmine, you’ll train under experienced coaches and compete in top-tier facilities—surrounded by teammates who challenge and support you. The focus and leadership you build here will stay with you long after the final whistle. Start Your Application Explore Our Teams