Belgian field hockey player Patrick Gillard competed for the Royal Léopold Club and earned eight international caps between 1972 and 1975. Gillard was part of the Belgian squad for the hockey tournament at the 1972 München Olympics where he scored two goals. Following his playing career he became a successful hockey coach, leading La Rasante to the national title in 1990 and back-to-back Belgian Cups in 1990 and 1991. Gillard then took charge at Baudouin where they won three national titles (1993–95) and three Belgian Cups (1992, 1994–95).