Video: Erin Matson, youngest D1 head coach, aims to bring Tar Heels to field hockey glory

Posted Nov 16, 2023
Erin Matson is the youngest head coach in all of Division I sports at 23 years old. She joined UNC as a coach after leading its field hockey team to NCAA championship glory four times as a player. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda shares how she hopes to score a victory in her new role.

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