By MATT PIKE
The Joseph Company will host one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of college athletics in St. Joseph next week at Word of Life Church to speak to local leaders.
Anson Dorrance the longtime head coach of North Carolina Women’s Soccer will speak as part of the 3D Institute on February 10th. Dorrance led the Tar Heels program for more than four decades, leading his teams to 22 NCAA Division I national championships, the most by any head coach in any NCAA Division I team sport.
While his record is unmatched, his broader influence comes from the way he shaped standards, accountability, and sustained excellence within his teams.
“This is a rare opportunity to learn in person from a coach whose influence reaches far beyond soccer,” said Wes Simmons, President and CEO of 3D Institute and Founder of The Joseph Company Initiative in a news release. “Coach Dorrance’s perspective on competition, culture, and daily habits translates to any environment where people are being coached or led.”
In addition to coaching legendary players such as Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly, Dorrance is widely respected for his belief that competition, when designed well, is a powerful developmental tool. His ideas continue to shape how leaders think about performance, confidence, and long-term growth across sport, education, business, and community life.
The February 10 event will also serve as the kickoff to the Spring session of the 3D Master’s Class, part of the broader initiative known as Becoming St. Joseph: The City of Coaches, which seeks to equip leaders across all sectors of the community to coach and lead with clarity and purpose.
The event will take place from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Event Center at Word of Life Church. The event is free and open to the public, with advance RSVP requested. More information and event registration are available at www.thejosephcompany.com
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