Mary Hart is entering her sixth year with Utah State University Eastern, where she was recently promoted to Associate Athletic Director. In her new role, she will continue to oversee eligibility and game management while also taking on responsibilities as the Sports Information Director. Hart began her time with the department as a graduate assistant, also assisting with the softball program during her first two years. Over the past three years, she has worked in administration, gradually expanding her leadership within the department.
A native of Harrisburg, North Carolina, Hart attended Hickory Ridge High School, where she was a four-year varsity starter on the softball team. She earned All-Conference honors in her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.
Hart began her collegiate playing career at Spartanburg Methodist College, where she was a two-year starter at shortstop and helped lead the team to an NJCAA National Tournament appearance. She was named First Team All-Region and to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team both years.
She continued her career at Limestone University in South Carolina, where she was a two-year starter at third base. In her senior season, she hit .339 and earned All-Conference and All-Tournament honors in 2018, following a successful comeback from an ACL tear.
Hart holds an Associate of Science from Spartanburg Methodist, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning from Limestone University, and a Master’s degree in Sports and Physical Education from Utah State University.
She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and is proud to call North Carolina home.
