Bowdoin College

A dominant midfielder and vocal leader, Julia King ’09 helped usher in one of the most successful eras in Bowdoin athletics, guiding the field hockey team to four straight NESCAC titles and back-to-back NCAA Division III national championships in 2007 and 2008. A two-time First Team All-American and three-time All-NESCAC and All-Region honoree, King remains Bowdoin’s career and single-season assists leader—a testament to her playmaking ability and selfless style. During her four years, the Polar Bears amassed an extraordinary 74–5 record, cementing their place among the nation’s elite. Equally impactful on the ice, King was a steady, disciplined defender for the women’s hockey team, known for her grit and leadership. As a senior, she captained both programs and earned the women’s hockey Founder’s Award and the Athletic Department’s Annie L. E. Dane Trophy for Outstanding Leadership. Following graduation, King brought her competitive spirit and mentorship to coaching, first at Trinity and then as head field hockey coach at Wellesley College. There, she guided the team to multiple conference titles and NCAA Elite Eight appearances, earning NCAA Regional, NEWMAC, and ECAC Coach of the Year honors.