Albertus Magnus Names New Basketball Coaches

Buckley to lead boys team, Mager to take over girls program

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:26pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school basketball game broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of deep blue, forest green, and burnt orange, conveying the strategic transition of the coaching staff.The coaching changes at Albertus Magnus will bring a new strategic approach to the school's storied basketball programs.Troy Today

Albertus Magnus High School in New York has announced new head coaches for both its boys and girls basketball programs. Pat Buckley, who previously led the girls team to three state championships, will now take over the boys team. Kate Mager, an experienced coach, will become the new head coach of the girls varsity squad.

Why it matters

The coaching changes at Albertus Magnus represent an important transition for the school's storied basketball programs. Buckley and Mager bring a wealth of experience and proven success that should help maintain the teams' competitive edge in the years ahead.

The details

Buckley, who spent over a decade as the head coach of the Albertus Magnus girls basketball team, will now shift his focus to leading the boys program. During his tenure with the girls team, he guided them to three state championship titles. Mager, an experienced coach, will take over the girls varsity squad, inheriting a program with a strong winning tradition.

  • Buckley was named the new boys basketball coach in April 2026.
  • Mager was announced as the new girls basketball coach in April 2026.

The players

Pat Buckley

Former head coach of the Albertus Magnus girls basketball team, where he led the team to three state championships.

Kate Mager

An experienced coach who will now take over the Albertus Magnus girls basketball program.

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The takeaway

The coaching changes at Albertus Magnus represent an important transition for the school's storied basketball programs, bringing in experienced leaders who can build on the teams' past successes and maintain their competitive edge.