Hall of Fame
Mary Lick was a trailblazer for women’s athletics at Middlebury, serving as an administrator and a coach for 31 years.
Lick began her career in 1956 as a physical education teacher, before assuming the role of director of physical education for women for nearly a decade. She was appointed to oversee both men and women in 1974, and later became the director of intramurals in addition to physical education. During this time, Lick was the architect of Middlebury’s “life sports” program.
Serving as the head field hockey coach from 1968 to 1978, Lick amassed a record of 52-18-10. She coached a 1976 U.S. Field Hockey team member during her time. Her 1973 and 1974 teams remain tied for most goals scored in a single game (16), while the 1973 squad still owns the fewest tallies against in a season at four. Her .713 winning percentage ranks second all-time in program history.
During Lick’s tenure at Middlebury, she advocated for women’s athletics to receive equal funding as well as enjoy greater acceptance by the College community. Lick, who died in 2005, has been credited by many as being the person who built the foundation of the great tradition of women’s sports that are present today at Middlebury.
