Margaret F. Strait
Director of Athletics

Margie Strait, director of athletics and chair of the sports studies and exercise science academic program, has been on the St. Lawrence team since completing her master’s in counseling in 1973.

She began her career as instructor of physical education, has coached several varsity teams—most notably tennis—and was named to her current position in 1998.

“I enjoy the small liberal arts university that values the students’ development as part of their education mission. It’s a caring and supportive community where faculty, staff and students work together for a common goal,” Strait says.

Strait serves on many University committees outside of the athletic department as well. She has been on the counseling resource team for more than 20 years and is a member of the Committee on Women and the University Planning Committee for Facility Improvement, among many others.

Outside of St. Lawrence, Strait is active in her community, the St. Lawrence River town of Waddington, having served as a village board member and consultant to the recreation committee as well as staying involved with her church and adult children’s colleges and careers. She also enjoys rollerblading, biking, tennis, reading and boating on the St. Lawrence.