Email: jshearer@tempeunion.org

Coach Jessica Millanes Shearer

Coach Jessica Millanes Shearer continues her leadership at Desert Vista High School as Co-Head Coach for the 2025 Track and Field season. A proud Thunder alum, Coach Shearer graduated from Desert Vista in 2000, leaving a lasting legacy on the Cross Country and Track teams. During her high school career, she captained the Cross Country team for three years and contributed to multiple state championships in both Cross Country and Track. She was also a part of Desert Vista’s first state championship title, a moment that continues to inspire her coaching today. Returning to the program that shaped her, she feels honored to give back to the next generation of Thunder athletes.

After high school, Coach Shearer continued her athletic and coaching journey at Saint Mary’s College (IN), competing in Cross Country while also coaching at a local high school. Following her college years, she answered a higher calling, serving in the United States Marine Corps, where she completed two tours in Iraq. Her experiences in the military instilled in her a deep sense of discipline, resilience, and leadership—values she carries into her coaching philosophy. She believes in developing athletes holistically, preparing them for success both on and off the track, no matter what their future holds.

Coach Shearer’s passion for coaching goes beyond competition. She is dedicated to mentoring student-athletes, helping them grow in confidence, character, and commitment. Under her leadership, the Desert Vista Track and Field program has continued to thrive, with both the boys and girls teams earning runner-up honors at the 2024 Division I State Championship.

Off the track, Coach Shearer finds joy in her family. She and her husband, Rob (USMC Retired), are proud parents of two daughters, Evelyn and Cecilia (“CC”), who enjoy running but are currently more focused on competitive cheerleading. Their family's commitment to athletics, in all its forms, reinforces their shared values of dedication, perseverance, and teamwork.

With her deep roots in Ahwatukee and unwavering passion for the sport, Coach Shearer remains committed to the success of Desert Vista’s student-athletes. Her dedication to developing well-rounded individuals makes her an invaluable leader in the Thunder Track and Field community.