University of Massachusets Athletics
Hall of Fame
Patty Shea
- Induction:
- 2016
- Class:
- 1984
Patty Shea provided the University of Massachusetts field hockey program with a lockdown goalkeeper from 1980-83 and dependable program leader during a 10-year career as the team's head coach. In total, Shea helped the program reach eight NCAA Tournaments, including the team's lone appearance in the championship game as a sophomore.
As a competitor, Shea helped the Minutewomen to 65 victories, including 54 via shutout, which still represents the program-record for most by one goalkeeper. Following the conclusion of a 15-year career with the U.S. Senior National Team, Shea took over as the head coach at her alma mater in 1997.
The 2000 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year subsequently guided the team to five NCAA Tournament appearances and five Atlantic 10 Championships while she concluded her tenure as head coach with 104 victories, second-most in school history.
Shea was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016.
As a competitor, Shea helped the Minutewomen to 65 victories, including 54 via shutout, which still represents the program-record for most by one goalkeeper. Following the conclusion of a 15-year career with the U.S. Senior National Team, Shea took over as the head coach at her alma mater in 1997.
The 2000 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year subsequently guided the team to five NCAA Tournament appearances and five Atlantic 10 Championships while she concluded her tenure as head coach with 104 victories, second-most in school history.
Shea was inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016.
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