Malden, Massachusetts – Athletic Director William Raycraft is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Garrity as the next Head Coach of the Malden Catholic Varsity Boys Basketball program.
Garrity, who has served as the program’s Interim Head Coach and Head Varsity Assistant, brings more than sixteen years of high school and collegiate coaching experience to the position. His extensive coaching background, commitment to student-athlete development, and deep understanding of the Malden Catholic basketball culture made him the clear choice to lead one of the state’s premier basketball programs.
“Mark has been an integral part of our basketball program’s success over the past several years,” said Athletic Director William Raycraft. “His leadership, basketball knowledge, and ability to build meaningful relationships with our student-athletes have helped establish and sustain a championship culture. He understands what makes Malden Catholic special, and we are excited for him to lead our program into its next chapter.”
Since joining the Malden Catholic coaching staff in 2020, Garrity has helped guide the Lancers to a remarkable 94-19 record as Head Varsity Assistant, including three state championships, one state finalist appearance, and two Catholic Conference championships. During that time, he played a key role in the development of numerous All-Scholastic players and helped eleven student-athletes continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level.
As Interim Head Coach during the 2025-26 season, Garrity led the Lancers to a 15-7 record, including an impressive 11-0 start and a No. 1 ranking in the Boston Herald in their first year in Division I. Under his leadership, the team earned multiple individual honors while continuing the program’s tradition of excellence on and off the court.
Throughout his coaching career, Garrity has been associated with some of the most successful programs in Massachusetts. His experience includes coaching stints at Danvers High School, Fitchburg State University, Central Catholic High School, Middlesex Magic AAU, and Mass Rivals AAU. Through those programs, he has helped develop more than 50 student-athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.