Wade Sutton

Wade Sutton

Head Coach—South Region

Wade Sutton is a highly accomplished handball coach and former USA National Team player with over two decades of experience developing collegiate athletes. Since 2002, he has led the University of North Carolina Women’s Team Handball Club, guiding them to multiple national championships and medal finishes. As an assistant coach for the USA Men’s National Team (2011-2012), he contributed to the team’s Pan American Games campaign. A dedicated mentor, Sutton has helped numerous players transition to the USA National Team while fostering a strong club culture through recruitment, fundraising, and tournament organization. His leadership continues to shape the future of American handball.

EXPERIENCE

Head Coach, Women’s Team Handball Club University of NC , 8/2002 – Present, Chapel Hill, NC
Assistant Coach, Men’s USA National Team Handball Team, 8/2011 – 8/2012, Lake Placed, NY

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Won College Nationals 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2025.
  • Multiple Silver Medals at college nationals.
  • Won Silver Medal at Open Nationals in 2022.
  • Won Bronze Medal at Open Nationals in 2005, 2013, 2015.
  • Design and run practices incorporating drills for new players as well as returning and experienced players.
  • Involved in recruiting and retaining athletes.
  • Involved in hosting tournaments and finding playing opportunities for the team.
  • Have had several women’s players go on to contribute as members of the USA National Team.
  • Help team members learn the logistical function of running a club including raising money, traveling to tournaments, recruiting, social events, etc.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Member of the 1999 and 2002 United States National Team Handball Team
  • Member of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Team Handball Collegiate National Champions Coach of the 2004, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Women's Collegiate National Champions
  • Coach of the 2005, 2013, and 2015 National Championship Bronze Medal Carolina Women's Team
  • Coach of the 2022 National Championship Silver Medal Carolina Women’s Team
  • Assistant Coach on 2011 Men's National Team Pan American Games
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