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Karen Shelton Field Hockey News & Bio


Name:Karen Shelton
Hometown:West Chester, PA
Born:November 14, 1957 (68)
Notes:Head Field Hockey Coach, 10x NCAA Champion; 2x Olympian
Karen Shelton

UNC’s Erin Matson embraces challenge of replacing Tar Heels’ legendary field hockey coach
Erin Matson, the greatest player in North Carolina field hockey history, takes on the herculean task of replacing Karen Shelton, the program’s greatest coach. And...

One legend replaces another: Erin Matson succeeds Karen Shelton as UNC field hockey coach
How will the UNC field hockey program maintain its high standard without transcendent star Erin Matson on the field next season? By making her the...

Erin Matson named UNC field hockey head coach
A Tar Heel legend on the field hockey turf will follow a Tar Heel legend on the sidelines. Erin Matson, the most decorated player in...

Interview with former UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton
Coach Karen Shelton, after whom UNC’s field hockey stadium is named and who coached the Tar Heels since 1981, said this year’s championship was especially...

Karen Shelton: A Tribute to Them
Coach Karen Shelton announced her retirement after UNC’s undefeated 2022 field hockey season, following 42 seasons as coach and an NCAA-record 10 national championships –...

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