07/11/2008
Phillips Welcomes Mugar Back to Men's Basketball Staff

WORCESTER, MASS. 09/25/06 - Clark University head men's basketball coach Paul W. Phillips will welcome back Peter Mugar '96 as a volunteer assistant coach to the staff this winter, it was announced on Friday. Mugar was a former three-year guard (1992-95) for the Cougars, as well as an assistant coach with the squad from 1995-96.

"I take pride in being a Clark alum," said Mugar, who also played baseball for the University. "It's extremely gratifying to be associated with my alma mater once again. I'm excited to work under Coach Phillips and I will do whatever I can to help the program reach the next level."

Mugar, originally from Belmont, Mass., caught the coaching bug after his year-long stint at Clark. He later served as an assistant varsity coach and head junior varsity coach at Babson College (1996-97), before landing an assistant head coach/defensive coordinator position at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (Mass.) (1997-2002). It was with the Falcons that Mugar helped capture the 2001 Division I State Championship and a USA Today national ranking with a 24-1 mark.

Prior to Clark, Mugar was the head boy's basketball coach at Medford High School (2005-07), where he was promoted to Athletic Director after one year (2006-07). He also coached the boy's team at King Philip Regional High School from 2004-05 and assisted at Wentworth Institute of Technology (2003-04).

Additionally, Mugar has worked for the Bay State Games and World Scholar-Athlete Games and has coached at several Division I camps, including Princeton University, Indiana University and Northeastern Basketball School.

Outside of coaching, Mugar works in the investment management industry. He is currently the President of Mugar Asset Management, LLC.