Former UNC Strength Coach Dies in Car Crash; Community Raises Money for Family

Posted May 21, 2025
Former Carolina Athletics strength coach Dominick Vetell died last week in a car crash, with the UNC community and beyond rallying together to raise money to help his wife and young daughter. Vetell, known as Nick, held the position of assistant director of sports performance at Carolina before departing after the wrestling season. (Chapelboro.com)

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