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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Volleyball.

Video: Interview with Joe Sagula, retiring from UNC after 42-year volleyball coaching career

The kid from New York, who stumbled upon volleyball while in college, whose eventual college coaching career took him to Penn and then for the past 33 years to UNC, has retired. Joe Sagula talked to us about the decision, how much things have changed for college coaches, how he got into volleyball and the path he took, and much more in this interview. (Volleyball Mag)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. NC State Preview, Scott Forbes, Carson Tanguilig, Mike Schall

Preview the UNC men's basketball game at NC State, get ready for the baseball season opener with coach Scott Forbes, visit with women's tennis indoor national champion Carson Tanguilig, and meet new Tar Heel volleyball head coach Mike Schall on Friday's Carolina Insider podcast with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas. (Listen To Podcast)

Mike Schall Promoted To New UNC Volleyball Head Coach

Mike Schall, who has been an integral part of UNC's volleyball program for the last five years as an assistant coach, has been chosen as its next head coach after a national search. The news was shared with the team Wednesday. Serving under Joe Sagula, who recently retired after 33 years at Carolina, Schall was involved in all aspects of the program. (GoHeels.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball Discussion, Football Schedule Analysis, Joe Sagula Interview

UNC had its most frustrating basketball performance of the season in losing to Wake Forest on Tuesday (6:59) and now must figure out its issues before facing Clemson (27:16). Jones Angell and Adam Lucas then analyze the 2023 UNC Football schedule (31:42). And Joe Sagula discusses retiring after 33 years as UNC's volleyball coach (51:18) (Listen To Podcast)

UNC's National Girls & Women In Sports Day Celebration Set For Jan. 22

Young Tar Heel fans are invited to join UNC women's sports teams for 2023 UNC National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual event to highlight women's athletics at Carolina. The NGWSD celebration is Jan. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Bill Koman Practice Complex on the UNC campus. The free event is for girls and boys pre-K through eighth grade. (GoHeels.com)

Joe Sagula Announces Retirement After 33 Seasons As UNC Volleyball Coach

Joe Sagula, who led the UNC volleyball program to seven regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference championships and is the winningest volleyball coach in ACC history, is retiring after 33 seasons at UNC and 42 years as a collegiate head coach. He met with his team Monday to share the news. Sagula will remain head coach until a successor is named. (GoHeels.com)

Mabrey Shaffmaster Earns AVCA All-Region Volleyball Honors

UNC sophomore Mabrey Shaffmaster was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-East Region team, the organization announced Tuesday. Shaffmaster is earning AVCA All-Region honors for the second straight season. She was named East Coast Region Freshman of the Year and was named to the East Coast All-Region team in 2021. (GoHeels.com)

Four Tar Heels Earn All-ACC Volleyball Honors

Highlighted by All-ACC first team honors for Mabrey Shaffmaster and second team honors for Charley Niego, UNC earned four All-ACC honors as voted on by the leagues' coaches. Anita Babic and Liv Mogridge garnered all-freshman team honors. A sophomore from New Castle, Ind., Shaffmaster is making her second appearance on an All-ACC team. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Volleyball Sweeps Virginia On Senior Day

The UNC volleyball team celebrated a successful Senior Day on Saturday afternoon at Carmichael Arena, defeating Virginia in straight sets (Highlights). In a pre-match ceremony, the Tar Heels honored the Carolina careers of graduating seniors Parker Austin, Charley Niego, Niki Khoshatefeh, Olivia Diaz, Karenna Wurl, Olivia Diaz, and Skyy Howard. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Volleyball Claims Fifth-Straight Victory Over Duke

The North Carolina volleyball team posted its fifth-straight victory over Duke on Wednesday at Carmichael Arena, downing the Blue Devils in four sets (Highlights). Liv Mogridge led the Tar Heels with 12 kills, followed by Mabrey Shaffmaster who had 11 kills, five service aces, and eight digs. UNC now has won nine of its last 10 matches over Duke. (GoHeels.com)

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