Coach Sciplin

Head Coach

With over 15 years of coaching experience across multiple sports including football and track and field, Coach David Sciplin joined Monta Vista as Head Track and Field Coach back in the 2024 season. He also serves as the Head Coach for Girl’s Flag Football, a role he’s held since the program’s inaugural season in fall 2024. During the track season, you’ll find him working with sprinters, hurdlers, and high jumpers, bringing his wealth of experience to help athletes excel in these technical events.

When he’s not on the field or track, Coach Sciplin works in real estate and enjoys tinkering with the latest technology and gadgets. He’s also a photographer who loves capturing moments. What drives Coach Sciplin most is watching student-athletes grow and improve from day one of the season to their final competition. Those personal breakthroughs are what coaching is all about for him.

Coach Flatow

Distance Coach

Coach Kirk Flatow has been a cornerstone of Monta Vista’s running programs since 2011, bringing over 15 years of coaching experience to our distance runners and serving as Head Cross Country Coach in the fall. Under his guidance, the program has flourished with several CCS championship teams and State qualifiers in XC, and many more CCS qualifiers and State qualifiers in track and field. Before dedicating himself to coaching, Coach Flatow had a successful career as a Silicon Valley exec, but it’s clear his true calling is helping young student-athletes reach their potential.

What sets Coach Flatow apart is his passion for building grit and resilience in his runners, often drawing on the teachings of his friend, Angela Duckworth, the renowned psychologist and author. His commitment to becoming a better coach even led him back to school recently to earn a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from UPenn. When he’s not training runners or studying how to help them thrive, you’ll find Coach Flatow cooking up a storm, catching up with friends, or relaxing at his home on the Oregon coast.

Coach Smith

Sprints/Relays Coach

Coach Isaiah Smith joined the Monta Vista coaching staff in 2023 as a sprints/hurdles coach. He has a genuine passion for diving deep into the technical side of the sport, breaking down sprinting mechanics and the science of speed in ways that help athletes understand and improve their performance. But beyond the stopwatch and starting blocks, what really drives Coach Smith is witnessing those breakthrough moments when athletes accomplish something they didn’t think was possible.

For Coach Smith, track is about more than just running fast. He’s invested in watching young athletes grow into leaders and develop life skills that will serve them long after their competitive days are over. When he’s off the track, you’ll likely find him firing up the grill, working on creative projects, or staying active himself through sprinting, mountain biking, and volleyball. His dog also makes sure he gets plenty of exercise and outdoor time!

Coach Sam

Jumps Coach

Coach Samantha Louie joined the Monta Vista coaching staff in 2023, bringing her expertise and passion to our jumps program. A Fremont High School alum and accomplished athlete herself, she went on to compete at UC Davis before returning to the FUHSD community to share her knowledge with the athletes of Monta Vista. In her time at Monta Vista, she’s already made a significant impact, coaching multiple athletes to state finals in both the long jump and triple jump, a testament to her technical skill and dedication.

What makes Coach Sam special is her ability to push her jumpers toward greatness while creating a safe, encouraging, and fun environment where athletes can thrive. Her kindness and genuine care for each athlete shine through in everything she does. You might recognize Coach Sam around campus as a substitute teacher in the classrooms, but when she’s not coaching or teaching, she loves to travel, attend concerts, and unwind by completing puzzles.

Coach Emma

Throws Coach

Coach Emma Seyer has been coaching at Monta Vista since 2023, and she’s a true Matador through and through (MV class of 2013!) During her time as a student-athlete, Coach Emma had an extremely successful throwing career that continued at De Anza College and ultimately, UC Berkeley. Now she’s back home, sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise with the next generation of Monta Vista throwers. Shot put and discus are incredibly technical events, but Coach Emma has a remarkable gift for breaking down complex movements into concepts that all of her student-athletes can understand and apply.

Beyond the throwing circle, Coach Emma works as a Paraeducator at Monta Vista and is currently pursuing her master’s in marriage and family therapy. Her commitment to helping people, whether it’s students, athletes, or patients, is evident in everything she does. In the precious free time she manages to carve out, you’ll find Coach Emma competing in weightlifting, continuing to challenge herself athletically just as she encourages her throwers to do.

Coach Tyler

Hurdles Coach

Coach Tyler Jackson has been coaching at Monta Vista since 2022, bringing both elite-level experience and infectious enthusiasm to our hurdles program. An accomplished hurdler himself, he earned an NCAA Division III national championship in the indoor 60m hurdles while competing at Washington University in St. Louis. That success wasn’t just about talent, it came from a deep understanding of technique and biomechanics that he now shares with his athletes. Coach Tyler brings a wealth of knowledge not only in hurdling but in physiology and human movement, skills he’s honed in his career as a physical therapist where he’s known for his excellent work with patients.

When he’s not helping hurdlers perfect their three-step rhythm or treating patients, Coach Tyler is busy keeping up with his toddler—which is a full-time job in itself! But if you really want to see his eyes light up and tap into that limitless enthusiasm, just mention anime. Coach Tyler’s passion for his athletes, combined with his expertise and energy, makes him an invaluable part of our coaching staff.