Vassar College Athletics

Carly Assimon was announced as Vassar's new head coach on September 30, 2025 and making previous assistant coaching stops at Clarkson, Cortland and most recently the University of Rochester. 

The Brewers finished the 2026 campaign with a 12-14 overall record and 11-7 in Liberty League play to earn the fifth seed in the Liberty League Championship. Vassar saw Sierra McDermed earn her third All-Liberty League selection while Lindsey Shoulders burst onto the scene and was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Year and also earned All-Liberty League Second Team honors. McDermed concluded her career with a Third Team All-Met Writers selection and ranks fifth all-time in points with 1,449 for her career.

Assimon comes to Poughkeepsie after serving as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Rochester. While with the Yellow Jackets, Assimon was responsible for all recruiting efforts as well as fundraising and fall clinics.
 
On the court, Assimon assisted in individual skill development, practice planning, opponent scouting and film breakdown.

Prior to Rochester, Assimon made stops at Cortland as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season and Liberty League rival Clarkson the two seasons prior. The 2024-25 season saw Assimon help lead Cortland to an 18-8 record while assisting in the day-to-day operation of the program that included skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and film breakdown.
 
While with the Golden Knights, Assimon was Clarkson’s lead assistant before serving as the Interim Head Coach for seven contests. Assimon was again responsible for recruiting efforts, scouting, study hall and practice planning.
 
Also possessing AAU coaching experience, Assimon has led the Xgen 15U coach since 2024, developing players in preparation for college recruitment.
 
A four-year letter winner and team captain, Assimon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Innovative Science and Entrepreneurship from Clarkson in 2021. Assismon went on to complete her Masters in Business Administration from Clarkson in 2023.