Mo Cassara | |
Birth Date: | 10 July 1973 |
Birth Place: | Canton, New York, U.S. |
Player Years1: | 1993–1997 |
Player Team1: | St. Lawrence |
Coach Years1: | 1997–1998 |
Coach Team1: | Washington and Lee (asst.) |
Coach Years2: | 1998–1999 |
Coach Team2: | The Citadel (asst.) |
Coach Years3: | 1999–2003 |
Coach Team3: | Worcester Academy |
Coach Years4: | 2004–2006 |
Coach Team4: | Clark |
Coach Years5: | 2006–2010 |
Coach Team5: | Boston College (asst.) |
Coach Years6: | 2010–2013 |
Coach Team6: | Hofstra |
Overall Record: | 38–59 |
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]
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.