Lock Haven's: Made in the PSAC | 75 Greatest Female Athletes | 75 Greatest Male Athletes
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75
th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
The fourth and final grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.
"Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn't only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself."
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
The first 75 honorees were designated
"Made in the PSAC", a group that recognizes former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not necessarily as a professional athlete.) The next groups of honorees were the conference's
75 Greatest Female Athletes and
75 Greatest Male Athletes.
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
Lock Haven recipients below:
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Hubert Jack – Lock Haven, Football Coach, Wrestling Coach, 1946-60
Led wrestling team to record of 153-39-5 between 1946 and 1964; also led football team to its only undefeated and untied season in 1957 and 102 career wins.
Tom Justice – Lock Haven, Volleyball Coach, 1991-2012
Built volleyball program from the beginning and turned it into a regional Division II power; led LHU to six PSAC Tournament titles, seven NCAA Division II Atlantic Region titles, 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and seven NCAA Elite Eight trips
Charlotte Smith – Lock Haven, Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse Coach, 1943-73
Founded the field hockey program in 1945 and the lacrosse program in 1970; in her 28 years as field hockey coach, her teams compiled a record of 152-36-19; LHU's field hockey and lacrosse turf field is named after her
Dave Tomasi – Lock Haven, Athletic Trainer, 1950-90s
Developed and sustained LHU's Athletic Training program; elected into the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society Hall of Fame for his dedication and passion to LHU, his students, his athletes, and to the profession of Athletic Training
ABOUT THE PSAC
Headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference comprised of 17 campuses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The members are: Bloomsburg, California (PA), Clarion, East Stroudsburg University, Edinboro, Gannon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville University, The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Seton Hill University, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University, and West Chester University.
