Overview

Athletics

Henry “Hank” Weinberger  – Director of Athletics
Phil Nuxoll – Assistant Athletic Director, Game Supervision

Jonathan Isaac – Assistant Athletic Director

Jay Nacionales – Sports Performance Coordinator
Jamie Superak - Head Athletic Trainer / Sports Medicine Instructor

Robin Cummings – Administrative Assistant

Faculty/Staff

Dede Crayne
Varsity Diving Coach

Dede currently serves as Jesuit’s diving coach where she has been a member of the coaching staff since 1999. She also has great experience in developing divers outside of Jesuit as she is the Director of the Capital Divers, which she started in 1997. Dede’s other coaching experience has been to lead the divers at American River College since 2009.

Faculty/Staff

Robin Cummings
Administrative Assistant to Athletics

I am originally from Pennsylvania. I attended college at Northwestern University and played field hockey and lacrosse during my four years as an undergraduate. I later competed for the US National Field Hockey team and was named an alternate goalkeeper to the 1988 Olympic Field Hockey team. 

(916) 480-2123
Faculty/Staff

Gregory Harcos ’89
Chemistry / Director of Summer Programs / Frosh Basketball Coach

Joined Jesuit High School in 1998 as a full time teacher in the Science Department. Over the past two decades has served in many capacities: 

  • Teacher (1998-2015, 2019-present) Honors Chemistry, Chemistry, General Science, Geometry Science Department Chair/Academic board (2007–2015) 
  • Head Varsity Basketball Coach (2002-2015) 
  • Head of the Athletic Department (2015-2019) 

Married to Molly, with three children Jack (10), Cate (7), and Caroline (1) 

Faculty/Staff

Rod Jett
Mathematics / Varsity Track & Field Coach

A Sacramento native, Rod graduated from Hiram Johnson High School in 1984, and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. While at Cal, Rod was a three time All-American in the high hurdles. Rod competed professionally in track and field from 1989-1997, going to the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1988, 1992, and 1996. Rod began teaching and coaching in 1997 working at Sheldon High School (Elk Grove) and St, Mary’s High School (Berkeley) before coming to Jesuit in 2002. Rod currently teaches U.S. History and Global Studies.

Faculty/Staff

Timothy Kelly
Social Science / Head Varsity Basketball Coach

Born in Stockton, CA, Tim attended St. Mary’s High School before attending UC Davis for his undergraduate studies. He began working at Jesuit in 2004 and has served in a variety of roles including designated prefect, social studies teacher, social studies department chair, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities.

(916) 480-2126
Faculty/Staff

Walt Lange
Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track Coach

Walt Lange has been a member of Jesuit High School’s coaching staff since 1970. He served as head  track and field coach from 1977-1993. He has developed many fine runners serving as head cross country coach and assistant track and field coach. Coach Lange graduated from Loyola University of Los Angeles in 1965. Prior to coming to Jesuit, he coached cross country and track and field at St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey from 1964-1968.

Faculty/Staff

Luis “Polo” Lopez
Visual Arts / JV Volleyball Coach

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Polo Lopez holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Studio Art from California State University Sacramento- with an emphasis on painting and drawing. A lifelong interest in art fuels his passion for the subject matter, specializing in figurative stylistic work. 

In addition to teaching, Lopez also coaches the Freshman volleyball team in the spring.

Faculty/Staff

Jay Nacionales
Sports Performance Coordinator / Athletic Trainer

Education:

  • BS Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training – Sacramento State University
  • MS Exercise Science: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention – California University of Pennsylvania

Moderator/Coach:

  • Sports Performance Coordinator
  • Safe Return Task Force
  • Equity and Inclusion Committee
  • Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
  • Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Certifications/Committees (Off-campus):

  • ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified) –
Faculty/Staff

Joseph Potulny ’76
Physical Education / Varsity Baseball Coach

Joe serves as Jesuit High School’s baseball coach. He has been a member of the coaching staff since 1986. In addition to baseball, Joe coached freshman football from 1989-1992 and freshman basketball from 1991-1992. Prior to coming to Jesuit, Coach Potulny coached at the University of San Francisco as a graduate assistant in 1981. Later, Coach Potulny traveled to Wisconsin and was an assistant coach for the La Crosse Loggers in the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate league, from 2008-2012.

Faculty/Staff

Paul Rose
AP U.S. History/ Social Sciences Department Chair / Varsity Soccer Coach

Paul Rose began teaching at Jesuit in the fall of 1979. He has taught every social science class at Jesuit over the years. Currently, Paul teaches Advanced Placement United States History (Junior year class). Paul Rose over the past five years has traveled extensively across the United States to many historical sites including Gettysburg, Independence Hall, Yorktown, and Williamsburg to name a few.

Faculty/Staff

Michael Solander, M.A. ’92
Modern World History / Civics / Varsity Swimming Coach

Michael Solander is a graduate of Jesuit High School, class of 1992. This is his 13th year back at Jesuit and is enjoying teaching in the classroom and on the pool deck. Michael teaches freshman Global Studies and junior United States History. Along with his teaching, Michael is also the head coach of Jesuit Swimming. Over the past 13 years, the Marauders have won 5 CIF section titles in the pool and will be gunning for their 21st overall section championships this season.

Faculty/Staff

Jamie Superak
Head Athletic Trainer / Sports Medicine Instructor

Jamie was a Certified Athletic Trainer at Christian Brothers for two years before joining JHS, and prior to that worked in the same capacity at Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield. Jamie holds a BS in Athletic Training from Chapman University, an MA in Athletic Training from Fresno Pacific University, and a Doctorate in Athletic Training from A.T. Still University with concentrations in Rehabilitation and Leadership & Education.

First year working at Jesuit: 2020

(formerly Jamie Ralph)

Faculty/Staff

Hank Weinberger
Director of Athletics / Physical Education Department Chair

Hank joins Jesuit from the University of California at Berkeley, where he served as the football director of recruiting. During his time at Cal, he also served as a Cal Olympics sports operations intern, interim women’s golf coach, and the football assistant director for recruiting operations.

He was a four-time Big West Conference Champion finalist in swimming. In addition to his experience in golf, swimming, and football, Hank was a high school baseball player and an Underwater Hockey National Champion.