Athletics

Welcome!

Bosco Athletics provides intercollegiate and recreational opportunities that enrich the Bosco student experience, and makes athletic facilities and activities available to the entire campus community.

On behalf of our coaches, athletic staff and student-athletes, we welcome and wish you the best as you represent the St. John Bosco High School family, also known as the Brave Nation during the 2021-2022 school year!

Thank you to all the people who make the St. John Bosco Athletic Program a success. First, I want to start by thanking the parents, who spend so much time volunteering and supporting their sons on and off the field. I would also like to give gratitude to my alumni brothers, friends and fans who have supported St. John Bosco athletics over the years with prayers, attendance and support. Lastly, I want to thank the Salesians, our faculty, staff, administration and board of directors for the love, support and guidance they have given our student-athletes and coaches.

A special thanks goes out to our coaches and athletic staff, who put in countless hours of effort. They are not only preparing our young men for their sport of choice. but are also forming their future lives as well. Finally, I would like to thank our student-athletes. I honestly believe that we have extraordinary young men here at St. John Bosco High School. I am confident that their hard work and commitment in the classroom and on the field will make all of us proud. I pray that all of us will continue to support these young men in a positive and spirited way so that they will continue their success.

God Bless!

Mr. Monty McDermott '86
Director of Athletics

Meet our Athletic Director, Monty McDermott '86

Meet our Athletic Director, Monty McDermott '86

Mr. Monty McDermott is entering his 29th year at St. John Bosco High School and his 19th year as the Director of Athletics. He attended St. Maria Goretti Parish school in Long Beach for eight years before attending SJB, graduating in the Class of 1986.

While attending SJB, Mr. McDermott was a captain and all Del Rey League performer in baseball and football. In his senior season, he set a national high school record vs Don Bosco Tech, hitting three home runs (two grand slams) and finishing the day with 14 RBI's, which stands today as the California state record. Mr. McDermott went on to play baseball at the University of San Diego, later transferring to the University of La Verne, where he was a captain and All-West Region outfielder for the Leopards. He graduated from University of La Verne and earned a professional clear teaching credential in Kinesiology and Biology in 1991.

In 1992, he came home to SJB as a PE teacher, baseball and football coach. Throughout his years here, Mr. McDermott served as a teacher (Math, Physical Education, Science and Health), Dean of Discipline, Department Chair, baseball and football coach before becoming Assistant Athletic Director in 1999. In 2001, Mr. McDermott earned a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and was named Athletic Director in the fall of 2002. He currently serves as the CIF Representative for the Trinity League.

In 2007, the CIF named Mr. McDermott the first Champion for Character individual award-winner in the history of SJB. The school has won this prestigious award three times (a current record); in addition, four coach-administrators and six student-athletes have won this award. Under Mr. McDermott's tenure as Athletic Director, the Braves have won 52 varsity league titles, 79 CIF titles (team and individual), 26 state championships (team and individual) and 11 national titles (team and individual). In addition, there have been 314 All-CIF, 88 All state and 45 All-American student athletes under McDermott’s stretch as Director of Athletics.

Personally, Mr. McDermott enjoys music, travelling, fishing, movies and going to concerts. He lives with his wife Delores, son Monty Jr. and their dogs Sierra and Brave in Long Beach, where they attend St. Maria Goretti Parish.

Athletics Updates

2021-2022 Athletic Registration

There are several mandatory, annual actions that families and student-athletes must complete each year in order to participate in or volunteer for Athletics. Submit Forms

Welcome Back Brave Nation!

Bosco Football is back and we are excited to once again return to Panish Family Stadium for the 2021 Football Season! Whether you're looking for a tailgate option to add on to your current tickets or looking to entertain a group of 10 or more, the Braves offer unique and memorable experiences in Panish Family Stadium or on the grounds of St. John Bosco High School -- just steps away from the action! Game Tickets on Sale Now!

Athletics Information

Parent-Family Sportsmanship and Support

At St. John Bosco High School, we have lofty expectations for our student-athletes on and off the field. Win, lose, tie or draw, we expect our boys to conduct themselves in a positive and respectful manner. We must always remember that we are a Catholic Salesian High School. Our morals and values are extremely important and far outweigh winning any game.

We have even a higher expectation for our parents and family members. Let us all remember that these are young men and they are always in an environment of positive learning. They are participating in athletic contests, not war. We are the role models for all of our boys at St. John Bosco. We have a responsibility to always model and conduct ourselves as St. John Bosco would himself with Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness.

Please read over the PDFs below and familiarize yourself with them. They are part of the electronic forms you will be electronically signing (Family ID) for your son to participate in our program.

Parent/Family Sportsmanship Contract
CIF Code of Ethics
Social Media Contract

Free Online Courses for Parents

In addition, I highly encourage all of you to click on and take the following two courses through the NFHS Learn website. They are free of charge and are a great way to understand the importance of supporting your son and all of the other young men playing at St. John Bosco High School.

Video on Suggested Parent Behavior

We encourage you to watch the following video from NFHS on suggested parent behavior during sporting events. Click here to watch the video.

Letterman Jackets

Varsity Letterman Jackets Now Available!

C & L Custom Jackets, located in Cypress, CA can sell your "Block B" varsity letter and jacket directly to you. You may bring in your Bosco Varsity Letterman Certificate or C & L will have a list of Varsity Lettermen from the past school year to cross reference.

C and L Letterman Jackets Flyer

Contact

Patrick Gwynn
714) 828-6900 | 714) 222-7602

pat.cljackets@yahoo.com patgwynn8@icloud.com

C & L Custom Jackets
9161 Walker Street
Cypress, CA, 90630

Academic Eligibility

Trinity League

Athletics

2021 Football Game Tickets

Athletic Coaches and Staff

Athletics Facilities

Athletics Registration

Athletic Teams

Athletic Training

Athletics Transfer Policy

Department Members

Jon Hall

Titles: Athletics Coordinator, Secondary/College Recruiting Coordinator, Mathematics Instructor

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 562) 920-1734 ext. 227

Monty McDermott

Class of 1986

Titles: Director of Athletics

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 562) 920-1734 ext. 250

Jeanne Pantuso

Titles: Athletics Assistant

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 562) 920-1734 ext. 249