University of North Carolina Athletics
Staff Directory

Tom Sander
- Title:
- Director of Women's Soccer Operations
- Email:
- Phone:
- 919-962-4100
A vital component of the University of North Carolina women’s soccer scene since 1992, Tom Sander was named the program’s Director of Women’s Soccer Operations on a full-time basis in the spring of 1998. Previously, he served as the head student manager and an administrative assistant for six years in the women’s soccer office.
It was clear from Sander’s undergraduate days that he would be a great asset to the program with his organizational skills and savvy mind. When Sander graduated in 1993, UNC head coach Anson Dorrance worked hard to create a position on his staff to utilize Sander’s skills.
Sander coordinates all team games operations at home and on the road, organizes team travel and serves as a liaison for the program with the University administration, Educational Foundation, program scholarship donors, soccer alumni and the Friends of Carolina Soccer. He helps with all practice scheduling and serves as a vital communication link between current and former players and the coaching staff.
A native of Lancaster, Pa., Sander attended Hempfield High School and then graduated from UNC with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1993.
It was clear from Sander’s undergraduate days that he would be a great asset to the program with his organizational skills and savvy mind. When Sander graduated in 1993, UNC head coach Anson Dorrance worked hard to create a position on his staff to utilize Sander’s skills.
Sander coordinates all team games operations at home and on the road, organizes team travel and serves as a liaison for the program with the University administration, Educational Foundation, program scholarship donors, soccer alumni and the Friends of Carolina Soccer. He helps with all practice scheduling and serves as a vital communication link between current and former players and the coaching staff.
A native of Lancaster, Pa., Sander attended Hempfield High School and then graduated from UNC with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1993.
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