Alfred University Athletics

Hired at AU:	February of 2024
Alma Mater:	Pittsburgh '07

Bassage was promoted as an assistant baseball/strength & conditioning coach in September of 2024. 

Prior to joining AU, Bassage spent time as the modified baseball coach and the assistant varsity coach for his alma mater Hornell High School. He was a three-time Livingston County First Team honoree, three-time Evening Tribune First Team member along with Player of the Year and All-State member in his senior year. Bassage led Hornell to back-to-back State Final Four appearances between 2002-03. Bassage was the recipient of the gold medal for Empire State Baseball Games. Following his graduation at Hornell, Bassage was named as a Hall of Fame member with the class of 2016.

Bassage additionally worked as the Pitching Coach for the Dansville Gliders of the NYCBL. During the 2024 season, the team was crowned as the Wester Division Champions.  
 
Bassage previously graduated from the University of Pittsburgh following an extensive playing career with the Panthers. As a letterman winner, Bassage put together a successful collegiate career as a relief pitcher. Bassage earned his bachelor’s degree in administrative justice in 2007.