Jeni Shannon, the director of the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program, is one of three full-time providers at UNC pioneering the athletic department’s approach to sports psychology. Shannon, alongside Dr. Brendan Carr and Dr. Bradley Hack, work directly with a number of athletic teams at UNC through sessions, outreach, and programming.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (20-7, 9-7 ACC) was in Charlottesville, Va. on Sunday afternoon and defeated the Virginia Cavaliers (8-18, 1-15 ACC) in straight sets, 3-0.
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UNC started the match strong, winning the first set 25-13, scoring numerous back to back kills. The team's strong defense in the beginning of the game caused Virginia Tech to make several errors right out of the gate.
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Volleyball revolves around each team completing the three-step process and burying the ball into the opponent’s floor. The first-year from New Castle, Indiana, has earned two ACC Freshman of the Week honors this season and plays with a noticeable drive to win every single point. Whether digging, passing or spiking, Shaffmaster relies on the playing experience she’s gained since her infancy. She narrowed her choices down to North Carolina and Duke, and from the moment Sagula first watched Shaffmaster play, he knew she would bring a special skill set to the Tar Heels.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (11-4, 0-4 ACC) was swept on the road against Florida State (10-3, 3-1 ACC) on Sunday, marking the Tar Heels’ fourth consecutive loss.
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“We need to improve how we close games and sustain a level of aggression so we can keep up with the top teams,” sophomore hitter Kaya Merkler said.
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In a battle with the unbeaten No. 2 team in the country, the North Carolina volleyball team (18-7, 7-7 ACC) came out fighting against Louisville (23-0, 13-0 ACC) but ultimately lost in four sets.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (18-6, 7-6 ACC) lost to Notre Dame (10-12, 7-5 ACC) by a score of 3-0 on Faculty and Alumni Appreciation Night in Carmichael Arena on Friday.
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A lack of energy and careless mistakes spelled doom for North Carolina volleyball, as the team was swept, 3-0, by Notre Dame in Carmichael Arena on Friday night.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (18-5, 7-5 ACC) won a thrilling match Sunday afternoon at Clemson (11-12, 3-9 ACC), taking down the Tigers 3-2. This was the Tar Heels’ third five-set match this season, and after splitting the previous two, UNC played its most exciting match so far to finish its two-game road trip.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (17-5, 6-5 ACC) ended its six-game winning streak with a 3-0 loss on the road at No. 14 Georgia Tech (18-3, 9-2 ACC) on Friday night.
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On Friday night, in a rivalry match against Duke, UNC's volleyball team showed their true potential as they dominated the Blue Devils.
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In the Spike Out Cancer match dedicated to breast cancer awareness, the North Carolina volleyball team (17-4, 6-4 ACC) defeated Duke (12-8, 3-6 ACC) in three sets on Friday night, extending its winning streak to six games.
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The Tar Heels’ performance against the Wolfpack showcased everything that fueled their big turnaround in ACC play — increased confidence and trust.
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The North Carolina volleyball team (16-4, 5-4 ACC) defeated N.C. State (11-9, 5-4 ACC) in four sets on Wednesday in Carmichael Arena.
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