Mark Surya - Head Coach

Mark Surya was named the 18th head coach of the University of Guelph football program in December of 2023, after having spent the previous four seasons (2019-2023) serving as the offensive coordinator of the Gryphons. Mark is one of the youngest head coaches in all of USPORTS, and has already established himself as one of the top offensive minds in the conference after having previously held offensive coordinator positions at both Wilfrid Laurier University as well as the University of Toronto. This part year the Gryphons had on of the top offenses in the country and were ranked #2 in the nation in rushing yards per game. In addition, during his final season as offensive coordinator with the Golden Hawks in 2016, Surya helped craft a Laurier offence that led the country in rushing yards per game (281.4), while also ranking second in points per game (42.6) and total touchdowns (43). That season, Surya was part of a Laurier team that claimed the 109th Yates Cup with a come-from-behind 43-40 win over the Western Mustangs.

Bio:

Coaching Career:

2024 - Pres: Head Coach

2019 - 23: Offensive Coordinator & Associate Head Coach ‘23 (Guelph Gryphons)

2017-18: Offensive Coordinator (Toronto Varsity Blues)

2013-16: Offensive Coordinator & Receivers Coach (Laurier Golden Hawks)

Additional Coaching:
2023: Team Ontario U19 (Offensive Coordinator)

2022: Team Ontario U19 (Offensive Coordinator)

2019: Team Ontario U19 (Offensive Coordinator)

2018: Team Ontario U19 (Wide Receivers)

2017: Team Ontario U19 (Wide Receivers)

2021-2023: Guest Coach Toronto Argonauts (Wide Receivers)

2019: USPORT East West Bowl (Offensive Coordinator)

2018: USPORTS East West Bowl (Receivers Coach)

2017: USPORTS East West Bowl (Receivers Coach)

2016: U SPORTS East West Bowl (Offensive Coordinator)

2015: U SPORTS East West Bowl (Receivers Coach)

Education:

BSc. Kinesiology (Queen’s University)

Playing Career:

2006-09: Queen’s Golden Gaels, Wide Receiver

2010-11: Wilfrid Laurier University, Wide Receiver