Anson Dorrance’s unmatched success in college athletics began in an era when he was coaching two soccer teams at North Carolina. There was little time for anything else, other than coaching. Going away on vacation was time away from the job, and Dorrance wanted his teams to succeed. They did, especially the women’s program.
FILE - North Carolina coach Anson Dorrance speaks to the media following the team’s win over Florida State in an NCAA women’s soccer tournament semifinal in Cary, N.C., Dec. 2, 2022. CHAPEL HILL, N.J. — Anson Dorrance’s unmatched success in college athletics began in an era when he was coaching two soccer teams at North Carolina .
For much of his time with the Tar Heels, there was little change. He directed teams to a Division I record of 21 NCAA championships as a coach, compiling two unbeaten streaks of more than 100 games. “I came back absolutely refreshed,” Dorrance said. “And you know what? I kind of liked being on vacation for a couple weeks because I’ve never experienced that before.”
Dorrance admitted that he modeled the timing after legendary men’s basketball coach Dean Smith, who exited his North Carolina position a few weeks prior to a new season in 1997.College athletics have changed in recent years and the impact has hit the Tar Heels, who’ve seen roster fluctuations. North Carolina’s last national title came in 2012.
Dorrance’s tenure wasn’t without complications. A sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a pair of former players resulted in a settlement in 2008. The university backed the coach and said the $385,000 payment wasn’t an admission of guilt. There were no allegations of physical contact, and many former players had rallied around him.
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