Grace Linnan

Grace joined CT Elite as a Goalie Coach, bringing years of playing and coaching experience along with a passion for developing confident, technically sound goalkeepers.

A Connecticut native, Grace is a graduate of King School (formerly King Low Heywood Thomas) in Stamford, where she was a standout multi-sport athlete in both field hockey and softball. During her field hockey career, she was a two-time Team MVP, earned All-Fairchester Athletic League honors as both a junior and senior, was selected to the All-New England First Team, and was named a WNEPSAA All-Star during her senior season. She also received the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award in recognition of her exceptional athletic achievements.

Grace continued her playing career at Bowdoin College, where she competed as a goalkeeper for the nationally recognized Polar Bears. After graduating in 2019, she returned to her alma mater and now serves as an Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach and Goalie Coach at King School. In her role, she helps develop student-athletes while mentoring goalkeepers at the varsity level.

In addition to goalie coaching at King School, Grace serves as a Goalie Coach for CT Elite, where she works with athletes of all ages to improve their technical skills, confidence, and game awareness. Her experience as both a collegiate goalkeeper and coach allows her to provide individualized instruction while fostering a positive and competitive learning environment.