Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 15, 2026 Legendary Catholic Conference Soccer Coach Billy Ryan comes to Malden Catholic R ecently, Malden Catholic announced the hiring of legendary Catholic Conference coach Billy Ryan as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Boys Soccer program. Ryan succeeds Scott Elias ’96, who led the program for the past decade with integrity and dedication to developing the excellent student-athletes for which Malden Catholic is known. “This is a transformational moment for our soccer program, and we are honored to welcome Coach Ryan to Malden Catholic,” said Athletic Director Bill Raycraft. “His legacy of athletic excellence, his deep roots in the Catholic Conference, and his commitment to building team-oriented young men through sport align perfectly with our mission. A revered figure in Massachusetts high school soccer, Ryan brings more than three decades of elite coaching experience, most notably as the longtime Head Coach at Boston College High School from 1993 to 2024. His career is defined by sustained competitive excellence, a commitment to serving as a positive role model, and building leadership qualities in young men through athletics. “I am honored to join the Malwww.cityofmalden.org Gary Christenson, Mayor Community Preservation Committee Agenda den Catholic community and contribute to its tradition of developing distinct student-athletes who pursue excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities,” said Coach Ryan. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation that Coach Elias established and leading the program into a bright and successful future.” Ryan has one of the most acWednesday, May 27, 2026 6:00PM Hybrid CPC Monthly Meeting Live-streamed via Teams: Meeting ID: 274 747 528 854 734 Passcode: GM6oR3S3 In Person: City Hall Room #105 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274747528854734?p=R4Op70SG3LaEeoqUP9 If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Luise, ADA Compliance Coordinator at mluise@cityofmalden.org or 781-397-7000, Ext 2005 Public Information Session 1. Overview of CPC 2. FY27 Application process CPC Meeting Agenda 1. Call to order/ Roll call 2. Approval of CPC Monthly Meeting minutes from April 29, 2026 3. Status Update on Current Projects 4. CPA Plan Update 5. Adjournment of CPC Monthly Meeting 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 | Phone: 781-397-7000 Ext. 2001 | info@cityofmalden.org May 15, 2026 complished coaching careers in the region with more than 300 career victories, 11 Catholic Conference Championships, five South Sectional Final appearances, an Eastern Massachusetts Championship and a Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association State Title. He is a member of both the Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Boston College High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and he was named Division 1 Coach of the Year during his tenure. “Coach Ryan represents the very best of Catholic education and athletics. His leadership, integrity, and lifelong commitment to mentoring students make him an ideal fit for our academic mission and community,” said Malden Catholic President John Thornburg. “We are grateful for Coach Elias’s decade of service and excited for an exciting new era for our soccer program under Coach Ryan’s guidance.” Coach Ryan sets an example beyond the soccer pitch, too. For over a decade, he has championed the Ellie Fund, helping to raise significant funds to support women battling breast cancer, an example of the servant leadership that has defined his career.
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