The softball field at Weber State University will be renamed the Mary Kay Amicone Field at Miller Park, according to an April 17 announcement. The new name honors Hall of Fame coach Mary Kay Amicone and comes as a result of a donation from the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation.
The renaming ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m., before the Weber State softball team’s final home game of the season against Montana. The event aims to recognize Amicone’s contributions and celebrate her legacy within the program.
Tim Crompton, Director of Athletics at Weber State University, said, “This is a historic day for Weber State Athletics as we recognize a true icon of the game. We are profoundly grateful to the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation for their incredible generosity and support of our softball program. Their gift allows us to link the Miller family legacy with that of the Amicone family. Naming this field after Mary Kay is a fitting tribute to a woman who didn’t just win championships—she built a standard of excellence that will inspire Wildcat student-athletes for generations to come.” Renovations are also planned for the facility in order to improve both student-athlete and fan experiences.
Don Stirling, Executive Director of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, said, “We are honored to be part of this facility and to celebrate Coach Mary Kay Amicone’s remarkable legacy. Softball has long been part of the Miller family’s story—a game that brings families together and instills values of teamwork, competition, and community. Coach Amicone embodies those same values. Her leadership has shaped generations of student-athletes, and we are proud to help create a space that honors her impact and inspires future Wildcats for years to come.”
Amicone served as head coach at Weber State from 2014-2024 where she led her teams to ten Big Sky Championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances—the first regional win in conference history among them—and became both Weber State’s and Big Sky Conference’s all-time leader in wins and winning percentage.
Her career includes more than 800 victories across positions at Weber State University, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), Brigham Young University (BYU), as well as achievements such as launching BYU’s softball program in 2000; winning seven conference titles with SLCC; becoming Mountain West Coach of Year; being inducted into Utah Sports Hall Of Fame in September 2025; serving as first female head coach for Jordan High boys’ baseball team; earning All-American honors while playing collegiate softball herself; among other milestones.
The renaming reflects broader efforts by donors and university officials alike toward enhancing athletic facilities while recognizing individuals whose leadership has had lasting impacts on their programs.
