Our Mission
San Mateo High believes athletics are an integral part of the educational experience. The mission of the San Mateo High School Athletic Department is to provide student-athletes a positive experience in our athletic programs while demonstrating integrity, teamwork, commitment, and a championship effort.
The San Mateo Athletic Department seeks to field competitive teams that encourage student-athletes to exhibit a winning effort, good sportsmanship, and demonstrate respect for all.
San Mateo's athletic teams participate in the Peninsula Athletic League, which is a part of the Central Coast Section.
This is Bearcat Athletics
- 26 sports (43 teams), with opportunities for freshmen to compete in every sport
- Veteran program leadership under Athletic Director Jeff Scheller, who has over 25 years of coaching and athletic administration experience
- Over 20 on-campus coaches who support student-athletes in and beyond the classroom
- Recent league titles in Boys’ Football, Girls’ Basketball (back-to-back league championships), Boys’ Basketball (including a NorCal qualifier), Girls’ Wrestling; CCS finalists in Girls’ Softball; multiple state qualifiers in Cross Country, Track & Field, Diving, and Girls’ Wrestling
- A robust SMHS Athletic Boosters volunteer organization that raises funds to enhance the competitive development and performance of more than 600 student-athletes every year
- An unwavering dedication to cultivating community through competition and representing the unique Peace, Passion, and Pride of San Mateo High School
