Athletics Overview
Registration for athletics go to:
If you plan to participate in a 2025-2026 sports team, you must complete the online registration process. The window to register for all sports will open 06/03/2025.
Official start dates for MV sports:
- Fall Sports: 8/11/25
- Winter Sports: 11/3/25
- Spring Sports: 2/9/26
Mustang athletes may select multiple sports while registering. A valid physical form must be uploaded on AthleticClearance.com. Hard-copy forms will no longer be accepted.
* TIP FOR MUSTANG ATHLETES: The physician's physical is valid for one calendar year. Time your annual physical to ensure participation throughout the school year. All physical forms must include a physician's signature and office stamp.
Athletics Philosophy
Monte Vista High School recognizes that its interscholastic athletic program is an integral part of the total educational experience. Our philosophy is to provide a positive atmosphere of sportsmanship and learning—both during practice sessions and interscholastic events—while also offering a healthy, competitive experience for our students. We encourage students to strive for excellence and to make their participation in interscholastic competitions both rewarding and memorable.
Monte Vista offers a wide variety of freshman, junior varsity, and varsity-level sports. As a member of the California Interscholastic Federation and the East Bay Athletic League, our athletic program enjoys a long-standing tradition of league and North Coast Section championships. Recent upgrades to our track, football field, gymnasium, and pool facilities provide an environment where students can excel to their fullest potential. From golf to tennis, and cross country to lacrosse, Monte Vista boasts a multitude of sports—ensuring every student can find the ideal team to join.
Message from our
Athletic Director
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Athletic Director at Monte Vista High School. Our Mustang teams have a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence, led by outstanding student-athletes and dedicated coaches. The primary goal of our athletic program is to foster success in both academic and competitive endeavors. A strong, positive athletic program contributes significantly to school spirit and community pride. While winning is valued, teamwork and sportsmanship are always emphasized.
We expect all students in our program to grow physically, mentally, and socially. Our coaches work each day to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of our student-athletes, helping them reach their full potential. Student-athlete success is built on preparation, a positive attitude, and dedication to a shared purpose.
I am excited about the future of Monte Vista athletics and look forward to working closely with our students, coaches, faculty, staff, and parents.
Go Mustangs!
Andy Popper
Assistant Principal/Athletics
Assistant Principal/Athletics
Monte Vista Sports Teams
Fall Sports:
Cross Country, Football, Girls' Flag Football, Girls' Golf, Girls' Tennis, Girls' Volleyball, Girls/Boys Water Polo
Winter Sports:
Girls/Boys Basketball, Girls/Boys Soccer, Wrestling
Girls/Boys Basketball, Girls/Boys Soccer, Wrestling
Spring Sports:
Badminton, Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Competitive Sport Cheer, Boys' Golf, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Boys' Tennis, Track and Field, Boys' Volleyball
Badminton, Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Competitive Sport Cheer, Boys' Golf, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming/Diving, Boys' Tennis, Track and Field, Boys' Volleyball
East Bay Athletic League
Monte Vista High School participates in the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) which is comprised of: Amador Valley, California, Carondelet, Clayton Valley Charter (Football Only), De La Salle, Dougherty Valley, Dublin, Foothill, Granada, Livermore, and San Ramon Valley.
Monte Vista High School participates in the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) which is comprised of: Amador Valley, California, Carondelet, Clayton Valley Charter (Football Only), De La Salle, Dougherty Valley, Dublin, Foothill, Granada, Livermore, and San Ramon Valley.
Positive Coaching Alliance
“Positive Coaching Alliance stands up against the win-at-all-cost mentality prevalent in youth sports today. Youth sports done right is a joyous experience that creates not just better athletes, but more importantly, better people. PCA works with schools to provide training for parents, coaches, leaders and athletes, with the ultimate goal of giving every child a positive, character-building sports experience.”
Funding Athletics
High School athletics in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are "self-funded." The athletic programs do not receive funding for equipment, uniforms, transportation, officials, or most coaching stipends. As such, participation contributions are solicited to fund these valuable programs. We encourage all interested students to try out for athletic teams. Participation in athletic programs is not dependent on financial contributions.
High School athletics in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are "self-funded." The athletic programs do not receive funding for equipment, uniforms, transportation, officials, or most coaching stipends. As such, participation contributions are solicited to fund these valuable programs. We encourage all interested students to try out for athletic teams. Participation in athletic programs is not dependent on financial contributions.
Athletic Boosters
The mission of the Monte Vista Athletic Booster Club is to promote and provide programs and projects which will enable the booster club to contribute additional funding to ensure the continuance of necessary and viable athletic programs; enlist strong community and parent support for athletics; provide our student-athletes with proper and necessary equipment and facilities; and act as a liaison between the school administration, coaches, parents and athletes of Monte Vista High School. MVAB supports all Monte Vista sports teams through activities such as spirit wear sales, the Mustang VIP Card with access to football and basketball games, student-athlete scholarships, stadium advertising and snack shack, and parent events such as the annual Crab Feed. Additional information about these activities and how to become involved with MVAB can be found on our website.
The mission of the Monte Vista Athletic Booster Club is to promote and provide programs and projects which will enable the booster club to contribute additional funding to ensure the continuance of necessary and viable athletic programs; enlist strong community and parent support for athletics; provide our student-athletes with proper and necessary equipment and facilities; and act as a liaison between the school administration, coaches, parents and athletes of Monte Vista High School. MVAB supports all Monte Vista sports teams through activities such as spirit wear sales, the Mustang VIP Card with access to football and basketball games, student-athlete scholarships, stadium advertising and snack shack, and parent events such as the annual Crab Feed. Additional information about these activities and how to become involved with MVAB can be found on our website.
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
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DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Asst. Principal/Athletics
Andy Popper
(925) 552-2807
apopper@srvusd.net
Athletic Liaison
Tejal Apte
(925) 552-2881
Principal
Dr. Kevin Ahern
(925) 552-2814
kahern@srvusd.net