In September 2025, the University of North Carolina women’s tennis program welcomed Elizabeth Scotty as its new assistant coach under the guidance of head coach Brian Kalbas. Scotty, a celebrated former Tar Heel and National Champion, returns to UNC after her tenure at the University of Tennessee, where she served as an assistant coach for the 2024-2025 season.
During her time at Tennessee, Scotty significantly contributed to the team’s success, helping them achieve a commendable 20-8 overall record and a 10-5 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) action. Under her leadership, the Volunteers concluded the season ranked 10th nationally and advanced to the NCAA Championship Quarterfinals. Scotty’s coaching efforts also played a critical role in Elza Tomase earning prestigious honors, including All-America recognition and becoming a Honda Award Finalist.
Before embarking on her coaching career, Scotty had a distinguished collegiate playing career at UNC, where she was instrumental in the Tar Heels’ rise in women’s tennis. As a student-athlete, she amassed an impressive 83-16 record in singles play and maintained a 73-16 record in doubles. A standout member of the 2023 National Championship team, Scotty also secured the title of 2021 NCAA Doubles National Champion and claimed the ITA Fall Championship Doubles National Championship, solidifying her reputation as one of the program’s most accomplished athletes.
Now, as she steps into her role as assistant coach, Scotty aims to leverage her experience and knowledge to foster the continued growth and success of the Carolina women’s tennis program.
