Five Minutes With A Hardshell: Marc Dubick

This month's featured hardshell is Marc Dubick, who earned letters in lacrosse at Maryland in 1981, 1982 and 1983. His 1983 team made it to the Final Four. Dubick is part of a long-standing Maryland men's lacrosse family, with his father Harry lettering in 1950 and 1951 and his two sons, Louis and Eliot also playing as Terps. Louis scored 30 goals during his four seasons in College Park and Eliot is currently a true freshman on this year's team.

What are your fondest memories as a Maryland player?

"I look back on the friendships, the camaraderie, and playing at a top-level program where you're frankly winning lots of games. It's a great University that had lots of big-time sports at the time and it was a ton of fun to be a part of it all."

What did your life look like once you graduated from Maryland in 1983?

"I ended up going to graduate school and then I gravitated into the real estate space. I went to law school initially and then I was able to work for a homebuilder for a couple years. And then since then, for the better part of 35 years, I've been a real estate developer. I build mostly urban, mixed-use but predominantly residential high-rises in Bethesda, Rockville and downtown DC. It's a fun business because I get to know the communities I'm working in and I get to add value to them. It's been a rewarding business experience for sure."

What have your experiences as a Maryland alum been like?

"I've been fortunate to be able to participate in the alumni mentorship program where some of the alumni help current team members build for the future. The University has great resources and the student-athletes are really lucky. We try really hard as an alumni base to help out the current guys with making sure they have their resumes together, making sure they're interviewing, that they get internships, and ultimately that they get into the career that they want to. It's been a lot of fun. I get to help out the kids and then when I watch them play I really know who they are and what their personalities are. It's been terrific being involved with that. "

What makes Maryland lacrosse a place and a culture that people want to keep being a part of, even after they leave?

"A big part is, frankly, the program is playing to win championships year in and year out. And everyone wants to be part of that. When I was there we reached two quarterfinals and one semifinal, and it was all about playing at the top level. There's also the fact that when you think of lacrosse, you think of Maryland, both the state and the school. The program is one that designates quality and success. And Coach Tillman is a great coach that I think people want to be around. It really is a constant strive to Be The Best."

How special is it to have Maryland go through three generations of Dubicks?

"It's a feeling that's hard to describe. My father knew that Louis was going to be at Maryland, but unfortunately he passed away before Lou actually started playing there. But he was so, so proud. It's something special to be part of the state school and you get to have all your neighbors, high school teammates and family and friends come to your games. It's just special. And then more than lacrosse, academically, the school provides so many opportunities to better yourself and your career. It's just a school with the whole package and it's been very special for our family to be part of that. I've lost count but I think we have over 10 members of extended family who have now gone to Maryland."

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