Head Coach
Mike Marcial
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About College of San Mateo Basketball
College of San Mateo plays a calculated game in the Bay Valley Conference, and head coach Mike Marcial has built a program that understands the two-year pathway to a four-year opportunity. For junior college players, this matters: your time here is an investment with measurable returns. The program emphasizes skill development within a structured system, the kind of deliberate approach that translates on bigger stages. Marcial's teams work within conference competition that prepares you for the competitive level you'll face in NCAA Division II and III transfers. You're not just playing games; you're building film that scouts at four-year programs actually watch. San Mateo's location in the Bay Area gives you access to recruiting networks and proximity to schools actively evaluating junior college talent. The Bay Valley Conference provides consistent competition that sharpens decision-making and execution, elements that separate players who move up from those who plateau. This is a program for players who understand that junior college isn't a fallback; it's a chess move. Two years of focused development, film production, and conference visibility create leverage for your next level. Marcial's system teaches you how programs think about player development, which gives you an edge when you transfer. If you're ready to compete while building your four-year trajectory, this is a strategic fit. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
7,977
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,977
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,332 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,680 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bay Valley Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College View program → | Location Hayward, CA | Enrollment 11,392 | Avg. net price $9,873 |
| City College of San Francisco View program → | Location San Francisco, CA | Enrollment 17,348 | Avg. net price $5,852 |
| College of Alameda View program → | Location Alameda, CA | Enrollment 4,487 | Avg. net price $294 |
| College of Marin View program → | Location Kentfield, CA | Enrollment 4,042 | Avg. net price $23,388 |
| College of San Mateo View program → | Location San Mateo, CA | Enrollment 7,977 | Avg. net price — |
| Contra Costa College View program → | Location San Pablo, CA | Enrollment 5,203 | Avg. net price $25,657 |
| De Anza College View program → | Location Cupertino, CA | Enrollment 15,264 | Avg. net price $3,801 |
| Diablo Valley College View program → | Location Pleasant Hill, CA | Enrollment 15,358 | Avg. net price $710 |
| Foothill College View program → | Location Pasadena, CA | Enrollment 11,137 | Avg. net price $2,851 |
| Gavilan College View program → | Location Gilroy, CA | Enrollment 4,786 | Avg. net price $22,074 |
| Las Positas College View program → | Location Livermore, CA | Enrollment 7,299 | Avg. net price $22,259 |
| Los Medanos College View program → | Location Pittsburg, CA | Enrollment 7,320 | Avg. net price $25,231 |
| Napa Valley College View program → | Location Napa, CA | Enrollment 3,813 | Avg. net price $3,152 |
| Ohlone College View program → | Location Fremont, CA | Enrollment 7,099 | Avg. net price $6,828 |
| San Jose City College View program → | Location San Jose, CA | Enrollment 7,105 | Avg. net price $15,965 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College View program → | Location Santa Rosa, CA | Enrollment 15,080 | Avg. net price $6,765 |
| Skyline College View program → | Location Susanville, CA | Enrollment 7,620 | Avg. net price $616 |
| Solano Community College View program → | Location Solano, CA | Enrollment 8,061 | Avg. net price $2,905 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of San Mateo JUCO?
Yes, College of San Mateo is a JUCO program in the Bay Valley Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for College of San Mateo men's basketball.
What conference is College of San Mateo in?
College of San Mateo competes in the Bay Valley Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is undergraduate enrollment at College of San Mateo?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,977 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to College of San Mateo?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
College of San Mateo Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a JUCO program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when College of San Mateo's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.