Richard Morgan “Mo” Cassara (born July 10, 1973) is an American basketball coach and was Hofstra University's men's head coach from 2010–2013. Cassara was named head coach on May 5, 2010, agreeing to a multi-year deal with the university[1]
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1973 Canton, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1993–1997 | St. Lawrence |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1997–1998 | Washington and Lee (asst.) |
| 1998–1999 | The Citadel (asst.) |
| 1999–2003 | Worcester Academy |
| 2004–2006 | Clark |
| 2006–2010 | Boston College (asst.) |
| 2010–2013 | Hofstra |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 38–59 |
Cassara is a graduate of Berkshire School,[2] Worcester Academy and St. Lawrence University. He previously served as the head coach at Worcester Academy and Clark University. In addition, he was an assistant coach at the University of Dayton and Boston College.
Cassara used to own two restaurants in Point Lookout, NY- Mo'Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Point Ale House. He is married to News 12 reporter Elisa DiStefano. They have 3 kids.
References
edit- ^ Thamel, Pete (2010-05-05). "New Assistant Takes Over as Hofstra Basketball Coach". New York Times.
- ^ "Coach Mo Comes Back". 7 November 2014.
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