BOULDER PANTHERS ATHLETICS

Courtney Van der Linden is currently a biology teacher at Monarch High School in BVSD. She has 10+ years of experience playing and coaching field hockey. Courtney grew up playing in Connecticut on her high school’s team, who had winning records every season. There she was a top scorer for her team, an All-State Academic Athlete, captain in junior year and received the Unsung Hero award from her coaches. She then continued playing club for the University of Colorado Boulder for 5 years, coached by a former top D1 UVA athlete. There Courtney was a top scorer, the Events Chair, and received the Coaches' award in her senior season. 

  Courtney has a passion for coaching and growing the sport of field hockey in Colorado. She is excited to use her experience and skills from teaching high school, working at summer camps and participating in all the outdoor sports Colorado has to offer to help the team have fun and learn new skills this season.  Team sports played an incredible part in helping Courtney grow and be who she is today, and she hopes to help "pay it forward" to her athletes each day.