Anson Dorrance channeled Dean Smith, developed ‘competitive cauldron’ for UNC women’s soccer dynasty

Posted Aug 14, 2024
Anson Dorrance used lessons learned from Dean Smith to turn the UNC women’s soccer program into a powerhouse.During his hour-long retirement press conference on Monday in the Bowles Room of the Dean E. Smith Center, the basketball arena named for his mentor, Dorrance gave a nod to Smith as he broke down his personal coaching philosophy. (Fayetteville Observer)

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