Poughkeepsie, NY – Vassar College Director of Athletics and Physical Education along with Head Men's Lacrosse Coach John McCreery have announced the promotion of CJ White to Associate Head Coach for the upcoming 2026 Men's Lacrosse season.
 
White, who joined the program ahead of the 2022-23 academic year, is in his fourth season with the program and has helped elevate the Brewers in the Liberty League while working with the defense and goalies.
 
Head Coach John McCreery commented, "Coach White has been an integral part of our program's growth and success these past three years. His leadership as Defensive Coordinator has earned him not only the respect of our players but also their trust. He brings a unique ability to connect with our student-athletes, holding them to high standards while supporting them as individuals. Elevating him to Associate Head Coach is a recognition of his impact on and off the field, and I'm excited for the continued leadership he'll provide as we move forward as a program."  
 
Over his four years with the Brewers, White has helped lead the Brewers to 22 victories in a challenging Liberty League. In 2024, the Brewers notched nine victories with White mentoring a defense that finished third in the conference in caused turnovers per game. The past two seasons have seen a pair of defenders, Solomon Hess and Kieran Chai-Onn, earn All-Liberty League distinction with Hess adding an Honorable Mention All-American citation.
 
Prior to Vassar, White spent the 2022 on staff at league rival Clarkson coaching the defense and goalies with the Golden Knights producing an 11-5 record. The 2022 campaign saw Clarkson lead the Liberty League in goals against average and rank third in save percentage.
 
White graduated from Hobart, where he was a four-year letterwinner on the Division I Lacrosse team, with a degree in Media and Society with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies.