Saguaro High hires Butch Goncharoff as new football coach

Scottsdale school board approves longtime assistant to lead storied program

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:04pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school football game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in navy blue and gold colors, representing the dynamic action and energy of the sport.Saguaro High School's new head football coach inherits a program with a rich history of success on the gridiron.Scottsdale Today

Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona has hired Victor "Butch" Goncharoff as its new head football coach. Goncharoff has been an assistant coach with the program for several years and was approved by the Scottsdale Unified School District's governing board on April 8 to take over the top job.

Why it matters

Saguaro High School has a strong football tradition, producing numerous college and professional players over the years. The head coaching position is an important role in the community, and Goncharoff's promotion from within the program signals a desire for continuity and stability.

The details

Goncharoff has been an assistant coach with the Saguaro football program for several years, gaining experience and familiarity with the team and school. His appointment as the new head coach was approved by the Scottsdale Unified School District's governing board on April 8.

  • Saguaro High School's governing board approved Goncharoff's hiring on April 8, 2026.

The players

Victor "Butch" Goncharoff

The new head football coach at Saguaro High School, promoted from his previous role as an assistant coach with the program.

Scottsdale Unified School District

The school district that oversees Saguaro High School and approved Goncharoff's hiring as the new head football coach.

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What they’re saying

“The Saguaro Football Program has a storied tradition filled with great coaches and great players.”

— Butch Goncharoff, New Head Football Coach

The takeaway

Goncharoff's promotion from within the Saguaro football program signals a commitment to continuity and stability for the storied high school team, as they look to build on their past successes under new leadership.