'I know I’m the best person for this role': Erin Matson discusses transition to head coach

Posted Feb 9, 2023
Following UNC field hockey's national title victory in November, former head coach Karen Shelton said it was "a sad day for Carolina field hockey" due to the departure of veteran players like Erin Matson. Well, not so fast. The UNC athletic department announced on Jan. 31 that Matson is taking over the helm of the North Carolina field hockey program. (Daily Tar Heel)

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