POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (June 3, 2016) — Vassar College women's soccer head coach Corey Holton appointed a new assistant Friday morning, bringing on Whitney Frary to the coaching staff for the 2016 season.

"I am extremely excited to be joining the Vassar College women's soccer staff," Frary said. "The high level of soccer that Coach Holton has created as well as the gifted student-athletes at Vassar College is a great opportunity for me to learn and add to Vassar's culture of excellence. I am thankful to be given the opportunity to help Brewers continue to succeed."

Frary comes to the Hudson Valley after two seasons as the SUNY Cortland assistant women's soccer coach in Cortland, NY. As a member of the Red Dragons' coaching staff, Frary was involved in the daily planning of practices and in the development of game strategy, while also scouting opponents and breaking down opponents' film.

While at Cortland, Frary also acted as the building supervisor for the Student Life Center and was responsible for the safety of all patrons in the facility. Additionally, Frary was the assistant coach for the ODP West 1999 Girls, assisting in planning practices and coaching regional tournaments.

Frary got her first coaching gig as an assistant varsity soccer coach at Niskayuna High School in Niskayuna, NY. There, she planned and implemented practices, developed team strategies and assembled player evaluations.

Frary was also active on the camp scene, participating in events at Cortland, Cornell University and William Smith College.

An accomplished player in college, Frary was selected as an NCSAA All-American in 2011 and 2012 while playing at William Smith. She led the Herons to the Liberty League title from 2009-2012, earning first-team selections from 2010-2012, and also guided the team to the NCAA Division III Final Four in 2010 and 2011.

"I am excited to add Whitney to the staff," Holton said. "With her knowledge of the Liberty League and her winning pedigree, I believe she can help our program reach new heights. She has gained valuable recruiting experience at Cortland and will bring her vast knowledge of attacking principles to the Brewer squad."

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

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