UNC Field Hockey Staff Honored As Nation's Best

Posted Jan 19, 2019
On the heels of an undefeated season and NCAA Championship, the North Carolina field hockey coaching staff has been named the top staff in the nation. Head coach Karen Shelton, Associate Head Coach Grant Fulton and assistant coach Mark Atherton were recognized as the Spiideo/NFHCA National Coaching Staff of the Year on Thursday in Lake Mary, Florida. (GoHeels.com)

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