Tyler Gaffaney

San Domenico Basketball Director and Varsity Boys Coach Tyler Gaffaney had a stellar first year, leading the team to over 20 wins, and berths both in the 3rd round of the North Coast Section D5 tourney, and a 2nd round spot into the D4 State Norcal Tourney. Building on the success of our basketball program, Tyler will work with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Fulton to continue developing strong skills, character, and a winning spirit in all levels of the program. He is a current AAU coach as well, for Marin's NBBA programs. He is also the assistant athletic director at SD

Coach Tyler is already recognized by Bay Area coaches as an outstanding young coach.

Tyler Gaffaney brings an impressive pedigree to SD Basketball, having played professionally in Spain with Club Baloncesto Morón and El Olivar, and coached at the collegiate level at Cal State East Bay and Wesleyan University. In his three years at Wesleyan, Gaffaney’s focus on recruiting and player development contributed to the program’s winningest season in school history.

“I’m fired up to have joined the SD family and I can’t wait to get into the gym with our students,” says Gaffaney. “We’re well on our way with building a perennially competitive program, and I’m excited to take it to the next level.”

Gaffaney earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics at Claremont Mudd Scripps, where he also led the Stags to their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. Gaffaney’s honors as a player include SCIAC Conference Player of the year, Academic All-American, and Athletic All-American. He holds an MBA from Claremont Graduate University.

Coach Tyler lives in Marin with his wife Kyra, and their daughter Lenna