George Mason women\u2019s basketball head coach\u00a0Vanessa Blair-Lewis\u00a0has announced the addition of Kate McCarney as the program\u2019s Content Graduate Assistant.<\/p>\n
A native of Long Island, N.Y., McCarney comes to Fairfax after serving as an assistant women\u2019s basketball coach at Randolph-Macon College, where she helped guide the program to an ODAC Championship and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, she also directed the team\u2019s creative content efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cA product of a successful, championship-winning program, Kate knows what excellence looks like\u2014and how to help build it,\u201d said Blair-Lewis. \u201cHer drive, discipline, and passion for the game set her apart, while her eye for quality content and ability to tell a story make her a standout talent in today\u2019s fast-paced media and coaching landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n
McCarney, a 2023 graduate of Skidmore College, earned her B.A. in psychology with minors in business and media & film studies. While at Skidmore, she was a standout on the basketball court, helping lead the Thoroughbreds to a Liberty League Championship in 2023. She was named the Liberty League Tournament Most Outstanding Player and received the Team Leadership Award during her senior season.<\/p>\n
\u201cKate brings an incredible blend of basketball knowledge, creative instincts, and leadership,\u201d said Blair-Lewis. \u201cShe\u2019s ambitious, eager to grow, and holds herself to a high standard\u2014whether she\u2019s creating content, connecting with athletes, or breaking down the game. She\u2019s exactly the kind of person we want in our program.\u201d<\/p>\n
She is currently pursuing her master\u2019s degree in communications at George Mason. In her role with the Patriots, McCarney will oversee photo and video production, graphics, and social media for the women\u2019s basketball program.<\/p>\n
Outside of basketball, McCarney is an avid runner training for the 2025 NYC Marathon. She also enjoys lifting, travel, storytelling, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.<\/p>\n