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At the heart of Bishop Lynch High School Athletics is a steadfast commitment to empowering every student-athlete through a person-centered approach. From the weightroom to the field of play, BL Athletics shapes confident, resilient leaders who are prepared to excel in all aspects of life.

With outstanding coaches, facilities, and Friar fans, BL is proud to provide accessibility to sports that gives its student-athletes a path to be multi-sport high school athletes and even pursue collegiate athletic ambitions.

Bishop Lynch is a leader in the largest division of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), and our student-athletes are regularly recognized by TAPPS for their athletic and academic performance.

108

State Championships

18

sports teams

75%

student body participates in athletics

83

BISHOP LYNCH athletics graduates are currently playing at the collegiate level

Athlete-Centered Formation

At the heart of BL Athletics is a steadfast commitment to empowering every student-athlete through a values-driven, person-centered approach. Our program fosters holistic student-athlete development by emphasizing leadership, character, faith formation, and personal growth.

Athletic Performance

At Bishop Lynch, our Athletic Performance division combines expert knowledge and technology across sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and nutrition to form an integrated program focused on optimizing athlete performance and wellness.

Director of Athletics

Alex Cantillo, M.S., M.A.

Bishop Lynch High School Director of Athletics Alex Cantillo brings a wealth of experience in and a passion for student-athlete development, both on the field of play and in the arena of life.

Cantillo's most recent position was at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School in Miami, Florida, where he served as the athletic director. In this role, he provided strategic leadership and fostered holistic growth among student-athletes.

Prior to that, Cantillo was the varsity offensive line coach and personal development Coordinator at Mater Academy Charter School, Hialeah Gardens, Florida. He distinguished himself by facilitating a leadership development academy for student-athletes emphasizing both athletic performance and personal growth. He was also pivotal in coordinating interventions to maximize athlete wellness on and off the field.

In addition to his coaching and administrative experience, Cantillo's expertise in sports psychology makes him uniquely positioned to lead the Friar athletic program, which is part of the Student Formation department. Cantillo holds a Master of Arts in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He is pursuing licensure in mental health counseling and currently serves as an adjunct professor of psychology at Dominican University in San Rafael, California, and Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California.