University of New Hampshire Athletics
Women's Soccer
Barnard, Grace
Grace Barnard
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- grace.barnard@unh.edu
Grace Barnard was named an assistant coach of the University of New Hampshire women’s soccer program on April 23, 2023.
She joins the Wildcats from William & Mary where she spent a year as an assistant coach and coached the CAA Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 and helped lead the “Tribe” to the 2022 CAA Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. Prior to William & Mary, Barnard was at the helm of the women’s soccer program as Head Coach at Assumption College (Div. II) in Worcester, Mass for four years.
Barnard posted a 29-17-11 record over three seasons (2017-19 – no season in 2020 - COVID). In total, she coached 13 Northeast-10 All-Conference/All Academic selections and 11 All-New England honorees. She led the Greyhounds to the 2018 Northeast-10 Conference Championship match.
Prior to taking over the reins at Assumption, Barnard spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Dartmouth College. During her time in Hanover, N.H., the team never finished under .500 while 12 players earned all-conference honors and the team had at least one all-region selection each season. She started her coaching career at Le Moyne where she was an assistant coach for three seasons (2011-14).
Barnard holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma, a Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma and a Soccer Management and Development Diploma, along with a United States Soccer Federation "D" License.
Barnard played for William & Mary from 2007-10, serving as the program's starting keeper in her final two seasons. Barnard helped the Tribe to three CAA Tournament appearances and a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the second round both times. Barnard started 30 of her 37 career appearances, posting a 1.21 goals against average. She totaled 124 career saves and notched 11 shutouts.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
“We are very excited to welcome Grace and her family to Wildcat Country! Grace was a clear front runner and quickly elevated herself to the top in what we felt was a very deep and talented applicant pool. Grace has extensive ties to New England having had successful coaching stops at both Dartmouth (assistant) and Assumption (head coach). Grace is a top-level recruiter, a very good coach/mentor, and most importantly a good person. Grace also has a very successful playing background as a goalkeeper at the Division I level and has a proven ability to coach and develop talented young women in goal and on the field.”
-Steve Welham, UNH Head Women’s Soccer Coach
“Grace is a terrific leader who understands how to build an exceptional team. She will add significant value to the soccer program and will help the student-athletes find the best versions of themselves in every way. And the UNH community will be better with Grace and her family in it.”
-Brian Mann, Athletic Director - William & Mary
“Grace is an excellent coach and recruiter. She is a hard worker who sets high standards for herself and those around her. Grace is a fantastic role model for her student athletes and cares deeply for their wellbeing. She helps her student athletes reach their goals both on and off the field. She is a great addition to the program!”
-Kelly Cook, Bucknell Head Women’s Soccer Coach
“Grace has been fantastic to work with and though her stay was short, she had a great impact on our program. Her ability to interact, coach and mentor our student-athletes was first-class, and UNH's program will benefit greatly from her leadership. We will miss her dearly and our loss is certainly New Hampshire's gain!”
-Julie Cunningham, William & Mary Head Women’s Soccer Coach
"Grace possesses the breadth of knowledge, experience and emotional intelligence that are the pillars of successful coaching. I have no doubt she will make an immediate positive impact on the UNH program."
-Peel Hawthorne, William & Mary Sr. Associate Athletics Director/SWA
She joins the Wildcats from William & Mary where she spent a year as an assistant coach and coached the CAA Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 and helped lead the “Tribe” to the 2022 CAA Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. Prior to William & Mary, Barnard was at the helm of the women’s soccer program as Head Coach at Assumption College (Div. II) in Worcester, Mass for four years.
Barnard posted a 29-17-11 record over three seasons (2017-19 – no season in 2020 - COVID). In total, she coached 13 Northeast-10 All-Conference/All Academic selections and 11 All-New England honorees. She led the Greyhounds to the 2018 Northeast-10 Conference Championship match.
Prior to taking over the reins at Assumption, Barnard spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Dartmouth College. During her time in Hanover, N.H., the team never finished under .500 while 12 players earned all-conference honors and the team had at least one all-region selection each season. She started her coaching career at Le Moyne where she was an assistant coach for three seasons (2011-14).
Barnard holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma, a Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma and a Soccer Management and Development Diploma, along with a United States Soccer Federation "D" License.
Barnard played for William & Mary from 2007-10, serving as the program's starting keeper in her final two seasons. Barnard helped the Tribe to three CAA Tournament appearances and a pair of trips to the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the second round both times. Barnard started 30 of her 37 career appearances, posting a 1.21 goals against average. She totaled 124 career saves and notched 11 shutouts.
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING?
“We are very excited to welcome Grace and her family to Wildcat Country! Grace was a clear front runner and quickly elevated herself to the top in what we felt was a very deep and talented applicant pool. Grace has extensive ties to New England having had successful coaching stops at both Dartmouth (assistant) and Assumption (head coach). Grace is a top-level recruiter, a very good coach/mentor, and most importantly a good person. Grace also has a very successful playing background as a goalkeeper at the Division I level and has a proven ability to coach and develop talented young women in goal and on the field.”
-Steve Welham, UNH Head Women’s Soccer Coach
“Grace is a terrific leader who understands how to build an exceptional team. She will add significant value to the soccer program and will help the student-athletes find the best versions of themselves in every way. And the UNH community will be better with Grace and her family in it.”
-Brian Mann, Athletic Director - William & Mary
“Grace is an excellent coach and recruiter. She is a hard worker who sets high standards for herself and those around her. Grace is a fantastic role model for her student athletes and cares deeply for their wellbeing. She helps her student athletes reach their goals both on and off the field. She is a great addition to the program!”
-Kelly Cook, Bucknell Head Women’s Soccer Coach
“Grace has been fantastic to work with and though her stay was short, she had a great impact on our program. Her ability to interact, coach and mentor our student-athletes was first-class, and UNH's program will benefit greatly from her leadership. We will miss her dearly and our loss is certainly New Hampshire's gain!”
-Julie Cunningham, William & Mary Head Women’s Soccer Coach
"Grace possesses the breadth of knowledge, experience and emotional intelligence that are the pillars of successful coaching. I have no doubt she will make an immediate positive impact on the UNH program."
-Peel Hawthorne, William & Mary Sr. Associate Athletics Director/SWA
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