Mesa schools highlight coaching hires and expect strong high‑school sports seasons

A public commenter at a Mesa Unified District meeting on Oct. 12, 2025 said district high‑school teams are poised for competitive fall seasons and praised two recent football coaching hires.

“I’m really excited to get out and watch Mesa High girls volleyball team play,” the commenter said, adding that Mountain View and Red Mountain High School are “coming off state championship football runs,” and that Westwood is rebuilding and could make the playoffs. The commenter also noted ongoing cross‑country meets.

The speaker singled out two recent football hires: “We had 2 really good hires in football programs this year with coach Hathcock over at Mesa High and doctor Newcomb, Bobby Bobby Newcomb down at Dobson High School,” and added that the district’s coaches emphasize character development. “When it comes down to it, our our coaches really focus heavily on making sure kids' character gets built on a daily basis,” the commenter said.

Remarks were delivered during a public comment period; no motions, votes or formal board actions related to athletics were recorded in the meeting transcript. The comments focused on season outlooks, personnel changes and the role coaches play in student character development rather than on district policy or budget items.

The speaker’s overview touched on four high schools by name — Mesa High, Mountain View High School, Red Mountain High School and Westwood — and mentioned Dobson High School in reference to the coaching hire. No additional details about hiring processes, contract terms, staff roles beyond the names given, or formal athletic department announcements were included in the record.