Linnertz Named Assistant Lacrosse Coach
September 11, 2007 | Women's Lacrosse
Sept. 11, 2007
BOSTON - Katie Linnertz, who wrapped up a standout collegiate career at George Mason this past spring, has been named an assistant coach for the Boston University women's lacrosse program, as announced by head coach Liz Robertshaw.
Linnertz was a four-year starter on defense for head coach Amy Bokker and is ranked fifth on the Patriots' career caused turnovers list with 93. She helped the Patriots finish amongst the top five teams in the country in caused turnovers per game during three different seasons. In 2005, she was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association Second Team.
Linnertz was also selected to participate in this summer's IWLCA North-South Senior All-Star Game.
A two-time recipient of the CAA Commissioner's Academic Award, Linnertz also twice earned a spot on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Association Academic Honor Roll. This spring, Linnertz earned her bachelor's degree in government and international politics.
Before playing at GMU, Linnertz was a two-year captain at Cicero-North Syracuse High School and earned team MVP honors as a senior.
