Leading Interlake to a repeat appearance in the Kingco championship in his senior season, Flick was recruited by many top colleges, ultimately accepting a scholarship to the University of Washington in nearby Seattle to play under second-year head coach Don James in the Pac-10 Conference.

Flick redshirted during his sophomore season in 1977,[2] when the #13 Huskies, led by senior quarterback Warren Moon, upset fourth-ranked Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

Traded after his rookie year to the New England Patriots, Flick continued his seven-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers, and New York Jets.

Most of his playing time was with San Diego as the backup quarterback to hall of famer Dan Fouts, earning MVP game honors by completing 16 of 22 passes against the Super Bowl-bound Denver Broncos in 1986.

An expert on leadership and change, Flick has traveled throughout North America and internationally to deliver thousands of keynotes and custom presentations to countless organizations.