Beth Manley (2002) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Beth Manley

Induction:
2002
Class:
1987

ELIZABETH A. “BETH” MANLEY
Field Hockey (1983-86)
Women’s Lacrosse (1984-87)

Beth Manley was a team captain and four-year starter in field hockey and lacrosse during her career in 1983-87 at Delaware.

She still holds the distinction of being the only University of Delaware athlete to be named conference Player of the Year in two different team sports. A versatile player with outstanding speed, she was equally effective on offense and defense.

She was a three-time All-East Coast Conference midfielder in lacrosse under UD Hall of Fame head coach Janet Smith and was named ECC Player of the Year while also earning first team All-American honors in 1987.

In field hockey, she also earned All-ECC honors three times and was named league Player of the Year in 1986 for UD Hall of Fame head coach Mary Ann Hitchens.

She set a school record with 11 assists in 1985 and still ranks among the top 10 all-time leaders for field hockey in career goals (33) and assists (18).

A native of Gilbertsville, Pa. and a 1987 UD graduate in elementary and special education, she led Delaware teams to six conference titles during her career and led the 1984 lacrosse team to a third place NCAA finish.

She previously coached high school field hockey, lacrosse, and basketball on a part-time basis in Delaware at the Tatnall School, Sanford School, and Concord High School.