Manuel Garcia Nieto - Field Hockey Coach - University of North Carolina Athletics

Manuel Garcia Nieto

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
gnmanuel@email.unc.edu

Manuel Garcia Nieto is in his second season on the UNC field hockey staff and serves as an assistant coach following his promotion to a full-time role in the summer of 2023. A native of Argentina, he brings to the program an extensive background as a coach and player.

Garcia Nieto was a volunteer assistant coach on the Tar Heel staff in 2022 as UNC finished 21-0 and claimed the NCAA title.

In Argentina, he coached men’s and women’s teams in the top divisions of play. Most recently he directed Banco Provincia First Men´s Team from 201821 and Club Universitario First Women´s Team from 2017-21.

He also enjoyed an extensive playing career, representing Buenos Aires regional teams from the U14 to U21 levels and playing for Club Banco Provincia from 1998-2017.

After coming to Chapel Hill in 2021, he coached East Chapel Hill High School to a state runner-up finish in 2021.

In addition to coaching, he has worked as a P.E. teacher and also holds a degree in sports journalism.