NEW LONDON, Conn. – Connecticut College has hired Mathilde Verbitsky as assistant coach of the women's volleyball program, as announced on Friday by head coach Josh Edmed. 

A former player who recently completed her collegiate career at Dickinson College, Verbitsky will make her coaching debut on the sideline with the Camels in 2024. Conn returns nine letter winners and four starters in Edmed's 23rd season at the helm of the program. 

"We are incredibly excited to have Mathilde joining our staff," said Edmed. "Her passion for volleyball, knowledge of the sport and eagerness to help our players reach their full potential will be tremendous assets for all involved in Connecticut College Volleyball."  

Verbitsky played in 44 career matches over three seasons at Dickinson, during which the Red Devils posted a combined record of 37-35 while earning a Centennial Conference Tournament berth in 2022. As a senior she saw action in 24 matches and logged career highs with 133 kills, 88 digs and 12 total blocks.

Prior to college, Verbitsky was a two-sport athlete at Ridgefield High School where she participated in both volleyball and ice hockey. She also played for the Northeast Volleyball Club.

A native of Ridgefield, Conn., Verbitsky graduated from Dickinson in May 2024 with a degree in international studies with a concentration in global security. She also minored in Italian studies.