Welcome to Masco Boys Cross Country

Mission

A culture centered on teamwork, accountability, perseverance, and a genuine sense of family, creating an environment where every athlete is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Program Information

Season: Fall

Levels: Varsity, JV

League: Northeastern Conference

MIAA Division: Division 3

Patrick Mahoney

Head Coach

Head Coach Since: 2007

Email: pmahoney@masconomet.org

Coach Bio

Pat Mahoney serves as Head Coach of the Masconomet Regional High School Boys Cross Country program, where he has built one of the most respected and successful programs in Massachusetts.

Since taking over the Chieftains in 2007, the Boys Cross Country program has achieved unprecedented competitive success, compiling a 133-45 dual meet record and establishing itself as a consistent contender at the state level. The Chieftains have qualified for the MIAA Cross Country All-State Meet of Champions in each of the past three seasons and are coming off a ninth-place finish, the highest placement in program history.

Sportsmanship and respect has become a hallmark of the program. The Chieftains have earned seven consecutive Sportsmanship Awards across both the Cape Ann League and Northeastern Conference, reflecting the values of integrity, teamwork, and respect that Coach Mahoney and his athletes strive to demonstrate every day.

A proud Masconomet alumnus, Coach Mahoney competed in cross country and track throughout his high school career before continuing as a Division I student-athlete at the College of the Holy Cross. His dedication to the sport and commitment to athlete development have earned widespread recognition, including multiple league and Salem News Coach of the Year honors. In 2018, he was named the MIAA Massachusetts Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year and the NFHS Regional Coach of the Year, an award recognizing the top coach across New England, New York, and New Jersey.

Through his leadership, Coach Mahoney continues to inspire student-athletes to pursue excellence, embrace challenges, and represent Masconomet with pride. His commitment to building both successful teams and outstanding young people has made a lasting impact on generations of Chieftain runners and helped establish one of the premier cross country programs in the state.

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Mahoney’s philosophy emphasizes character development, resilience, leadership, and the importance of building meaningful relationships through athletics. He believes that success is measured not only by race results, but also by the impact a program has on the lives of its student-athletes and the strength of the community it creates.

Schedule & Results

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NEC Conference Standings

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Facility Overview

• Bradley Palmer State Park

• Portable Toilets

• Wooded Running Course

• Parking Available

Directions

40 Asbury St.
Topsfield, MA 01983

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Masconomet Athletics Office

Athletic Director
John Daileanes
jdaileanes@masconomet.org

Athletics Administrative Assistant
Kate Baribeault-Vlcan
kbvlcan@masconomet.org