Cassara was named head coach on May 5, 2010, agreeing to a multi-year deal with the university[1] Cassara is a graduate of Berkshire School,[2] Worcester Academy, St. Lawrence University and holds a Masters degree from Boston College in Education and Higher Administration.

He previously served as the head coach at Worcester Academy and Clark University.

2025 will be Cassara's 10th season covering the Patriot League for CBS and he has also worked across other broadcasting networks with Westwood One, ESPN, and others.

Cassara owns MO'NELISA Italian restaurant and Pizzeria in Point Lookout, NY- He is married to News 12 reporter Elisa DiStefano.

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