Strength & Conditioning

Following the mission of Malden Catholic, the strength and conditioning department sets out to improve athletic performance and promoting physical activity to the student body. Focusing on a well-balanced and year-round program the coaching staff believe in developing athletes to excel in the physical and mental demands of their sport while utilizing evidence-based training programs to enhance athletic performance, build muscle, improve flexibility, and minimize injury risk, with expert guidance on nutrition, recovery, and specialized training plans to reach peak potential.  We hope that the student body will take what they learn and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle after their time at Malden Catholic.

We offer both in-season and offseason programs for all Malden Catholic teams.

Currently the weight room is open between 1:30-6:30 Monday-Friday for student use. We encourage students not currently playing a sport to attend offseason training 2:30-3:30, and in season teams will have priority to reserve the weight room for workouts between 3:30-6:30.

Matt Bennett is the head strength and conditioning coach at Malden Catholic, with experience coaching at the high school and collegiate level as well as personal training and nutrition coaching. Matt holds a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Bridgewater State University and University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with certifications from Certified Functional Strength Coach and Precision Nutrition. With the help of the strength and conditioning staff and athletic department, Matt sets out to design year-round programs for all student athletes to improve athletic performance, injury prevention, and nutrition habits. 

Coach Figaro is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach dedicated to developing athletes and helping them reach their full potential. A former standout at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he played in 50 games and helped lead the team to a 45-10 record, three Big Ten West titles, and four bowl victories. He earned Team MVP honors in 2018 and an All-Big Ten Rookie Honorable Mention in 2014. After college, he continued his career at the professional level, gaining deeper insight into elite performance. Now, as a coach, he’s focused on building strength, speed, and resilience while instilling a championship mindset in athletes.