FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason swimming and diving head coach Jamie Greenwood has announced that Claire Abbasse will join the staff as an assistant coach.

A native of Lake Orion, Michigan, Abbasse comes from a family of collegiate swimmers with both of her parents and older sister having swam at Oakland University.

Abbasse obtained her B.A. in Political Science from Purdue University in 2023 and her Master's of International Affairs from the Pennsylvania State University in 2025.  At Purdue, Abbasse was a member of the varsity swim team and competed all four years.  She was a member of multiple Big Ten Championship teams and contributed to Purdue's championship relays.

Before assuming the position at George Mason, Abbasse gained coaching experience through her roles as a Student-Assistant Swim Coach at Purdue University, Assistant Swim Coach at the Nittany Lion Aquatic Club (NLAC) and Assistant High School Swim Coach with the State College Area High School.  Through these positions, Abbasse has coached collegiate athletes and USA swimming national and junior national qualifiers.