March 27, 2025
(Mountain View, CA) – Saint Francis High School is proud to announce that Matt Maguire '98 has been promoted to director of athletics. In this new role, Matt will provide leadership for the school's athletic program, ensuring sports remain a vital component of student development. He is committed to fostering excellence, integrity and inclusivity in all aspects of the athletic experience by creating opportunities for student-athletes to feel supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.
As a dedicated member of the Saint Francis community for over 20 years, Matt has served in various leadership roles during his tenure, including interim athletic director, associate athletic director, head coach and classroom teacher. His leadership will continue to shape the Lancer athletics program into a dynamic space with a vision that aligns with the school's Holy Cross values.
"I am honored and humbled to continue serving Saint Francis in this new role," said Matt. "The values I learned through Saint Francis athletics have shaped my life from the moment I first stepped foot on campus as a student to now as an educator. I look forward to working with our exceptional coaches to empower student-athletes as leaders and strengthen community engagement with Athletics for the next generation of Lancer athletes. Go Lancers!"
Michael Pilawski, vice principal for campus life, is excited about the perspective Matt brings to the athletic program.
"We are thrilled to have Matt Maguire step into the role of director of athletics," he said. "As a former Lancer student-athlete, coach and parent, Matt has a deep understanding of our school. He knows where we are headed and has a clear vision for our athletic program—one that is committed to pushing us forward and building on our standards of excellence."
Please join Saint Francis in congratulating Matt Maguire on his new role as he leads Lancer athletics into an exciting new chapter, grounded in tradition and driven by a vision for the future.
About Saint Francis Athletics
Saint Francis High School has a renowned legacy of extraordinary athletic success. The student-athletes play in the WCAL (West Catholic Athletic League), SCVAL (Santa Clara Valley Athletic League), BVAL (Blossom Valley Athletic League) and WBAL (West Bay Athletic League), some of the most competitive athletic leagues in the state of California. The Saint Francis athletics program has been named the Cal-Hi State School of the Year four times. The school has accumulated 13 team CIF-State crowns, 3 individual state titles, 35 CIF-NorCal championships, 200 team CCS titles, and 385 league championships. The school colors are brown and white, and the mascot is the Lancer.
About Saint Francis High School
Founded in 1955 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Saint Francis High School is a leading co-educational, diverse, Catholic, college preparatory school focused on educating the whole person. With a proven reputation for excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, the 118-member teaching staff prepares approximately 1,760 Saint Francis students for the rigors of college and the challenges of global citizenship in the enduring Holy Cross tradition. Saint Francis offers 162 courses in a traditional college preparatory curriculum spread across ten academic departments. Saint Francis is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association, the College Board and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors. Located in Mountain View, California, Saint Francis High School is in the heart of Silicon Valley. For more information, visit www.sfhs.com.
Athletics Contacts
Michael Pilawski
Vice Principal for Campus Life
650-968-1213 ext. 239
michaelpilawski@sfhs.com
Matt Maguire '98
Director of Athletics
650-968-1213 ext. 240
mattmaguire@sfhs.com
