Coaching career

Hickey was the head college football

College football

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 coach for the Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard Academy

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 Bears located in New London, Connecticut

New London, Connecticut

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. He held that position for 4 seasons, from 1976 until 1979. His coaching record at Coast Guard was 11 wins, 26 losses and 1 tie.As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #8 at Coast Guard in total wins and #11 at the school in winning percentage .