Keystone College Athletics

Margaret Philbin served as professor of physical education, coach of field hockey, and coordinator of women's athletics over a career that spanned nearly three decades at Keystone College.  

Upon her arrival at Keystone in 1965, there were no women's varsity teams.  She provided encouragement to a group of students who expressed a desire to begin a varsity field hockey team.  With Ms. Philbin's leadership, the team was formed and she assumed the role of head coach, a post she held until the late 1980s. 

During her tenure as head coach, her field hockey teams became a perennial power in NJCAA Region 19, appearing regularly in the post season tournament.  Her 1977 team won the NJCAA Region 19 title and advanced to the NJCAA national tournament, finishing second in the nation. 

In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Ms. Philbin devoted much of her time and energy to the development and operation of a number of varsity athletic opportunities for women at Keystone.