FALCONS BASKETBALL STAFF
HeaD Varsity CoacH
Roger DiCARLo
Coach DiCarlo is the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Scripps Ranch High School, entering his first season with the Falcons Basketball Program in 2025–2026.
Prior to joining Scripps Ranch, he spent a year as an Assistant Coach at Saint Joseph Academy. Coach DiCarlo previously led San Marcos High School for an impressive 20 seasons, earning multiple accolades during his tenure. In the 2012–2013 season, he was named both the North County Times Coach of the Year and the CIF San Diego County Coach of the Year.
Under his leadership, the Lady Knights were CIF-SDS Finalists during the 2016–2017 season. The following year, 2017–2018, marked the most successful season in the program’s history. The team competed in the Open Division of the CIF Playoffs and made the CIF-State Playoffs for the second consecutive year. They won three home playoff games and advanced to the CIF-State Semifinals, falling short to the eventual state champions. That season, Coach DiCarlo was honored as the CalHiSports Division 2 State Coach of the Year.
Coach DiCarlo led his teams to a total of 3 CIF Championships.
At the collegiate level, Coach DiCarlo has held coaching roles at San Diego State University and Allen County Community College in Kansas. His high school coaching journey also includes impactful stints at Madison High School, Clairemont High School, and Hoover High School—where he helped guide the program to its first-ever league championship in Girls Basketball.
COACH
MICHAEL JOHNSON
Coach Johnson brings over a decade of coaching experience to the basketball court, having served as both an assistant coach and JV coach at San Marcos High School for more than 10 years. In addition to basketball, he has also coached football for over a decade at various levels at both San Marcos High School and Vista High School. His dedication to developing athletes and fostering teamwork has made a lasting impact across both sports.
A graduate of Vista High School, Coach Johnson was a standout athlete who played for the Panthers powerhouse football program. His leadership and competitive drive were instrumental in the team’s success.
Coach Johnson now joins the Falcons basketball program, where he will continue to mentor student-athletes and contribute to the program’s growth and success through his experience, energy, and passion for the game.