DULUTH, Minn. – College of St. Scholastica head women's softball coach Kallee Wilkins has announced the hiring of Grace Hadlich (Stillwater, Minn./Mahtomedi HS) as an assistant coach. 
 
Hadlich recently wrapped up her four-year career with the Saints softball team where played in 136 games and became the all-time leader in hit-by-pitches this season. She went over the century mark in hits with 104 total and recorded 14 doubles, 60 RBIs, 38 runs, and a .949 fielding percentage. 

"I am so excited to bring Grace on staff, her knowledge and passion for the game will help bring this team into this new era", said Wilkins. "We are ready to take this team and program to the highest level and adding Grace will take us one step closer."

"I would like to thank Coach Wilkins and Athletic Director Jessica Cherry for the incredible opportunity to continue to represent this institution at a high level", added Hadlich. "I am looking forward to learning from such an incredible mind like Coach Wilkins! I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to guide and empower these young women to be great leaders but even better humans on and off the field!"

The Stillwater native, not only made an impact on the field as a player but she served as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President for two years at St. Scholastica and added over 50+ members while serving both terms. She worked closely with the MIAC commissioner to discuss NCAA legislation and served as an Associate Representative of the MIAC for the NCAA. She was a co-leader of the NCAA D-III mental & physical health subcommittee and was a member of Special Olympic events. Hadlich will also serve as an advisor for SAAC this upcoming fall.

Hadlich graduated in 2024 with a psychology degree and earned a minor in organizational leadership. Hadlich will be pursuing her Masters in Business Administration at CSS starting this fall.