San Mateo High School Athletics Hall of Fame (HOF) Mission Statement
The San Mateo High School Athletic Hall of Fame’s mission is to recognize those athletes, coaches, teams, and community service individuals who, through their dedication, contributed immeasurably to San Mateo High School Athletics.
Congratulations to the 2025 Hall of Fame Class!
HOF Nomination Criteria
Individuals nominated as coaches must have exhibited sportsmanship, leadership, compassion, and integrity. Each nominee must have made a significant achievement in his or her sport at the high school, college, professional, or amateur level.
A team may be nominated that has achieved an outstanding record in league play and recognized as a high-place winner in postseason competition.
Individuals nominated for a community service award must have demonstrated leadership and promoted sports at San Mateo High School.
Nominate a Bearcat
To nominate a SMHS Bearcat Athlete for the Hall of Fame, complete this form.
It is not our intent or mission through the order of induction to determine the best athlete or athletes in a particular sport, and the year of induction is also not an indication of an athlete’s value as a player or person.
HOF Nominating Committee
- Jeff Scheller, President / Athletic Director
- Rich Bortolin
- Cindy Chaw
- Cedell Clayton
- Bobby Jordan
- Simi Lee
