Hall of Fame
Pat Hassett was one of the pioneers in the development of women’s athletics at Clark University. A native of the city of Worcester, Hassett came to Clark in 1969 and helped develop its intercollegiate athletic program for women. She resurrected the women’s basketball program, which had been non-existent for several years, and she started varsity crew, softball, tennis and volleyball programs for the Clark women.
Hassett was an energetic advocate for women’s sports at the University for 18 years as director of women’s athletics. She coached the women’s basketball team from 1969-1973 and in 1971 took on additional duties as director of physical education and recreation for both men and women.
Among the highlights of Hassett’s tenure were seeing the volleyball and basketball teams earning state championships in 1973, the first time any Clark athletic teams had accomplished that feat; maintaining Clark’s physical education program, which had a tremendous amount of participation by Clark students. In 1977 she established the M. Hazel Hughes Trophy, which is presented to the senior female athlete who has made a significant contribution to the Clark athletic program.
Hassett left Clark in 1986 to run her own furniture and gift shop, The Village Barn, in North Rutland, Mass.
Presenter:
Pat DeCaire ‘83
