Bellarmine Athletics | Top High School Sports Program in San Jose

Bellarmine Athletics | Top High School Sports Program in San Jose
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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.
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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:
A
full-time Director of Sports Medicine
A
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.
A
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.
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