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Ashley McDonough
Jan 5, 20244 min read
Developing Future Champions: The Impact of College Athlete Mentoring
The role of college athletes as role models and influencers to younger athletes highlights the importance of mentoring. College athlete...
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Ashley McDonough
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Winning the Battle Within: Balancing Faith and Others' Opinions
Finding a balance between emulating Christ's love and not worrying about others' opinions can be a heavy task for Christian coaches and...
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Ashley McDonough
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Expanding Athletes' Horizons: College Coaches' Role in Developing Non-Sport Skills
College coaches play a vital role in helping athletes develop skills beyond the confines of the court. While working on physical skills...
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Ashley McDonough
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Reflecting on the Inside: The Pathway to Personal Growth
Self-reflection is an essential step in personal growth and development; it refers to looking inward and taking stock of our thoughts,...
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Ashley McDonough
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Finding Strength Through Weakness: “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” (Part 1)
Ever heard the phrase, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?” Nietzsche and Kelly Clarkson were on to something. Finding strength...
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Ashley McDonough
May 8, 20232 min read
Balancing Independence and Support for College Athletes' Emotional Growth
Working with college students involves balancing treating them like adults and acknowledging their ongoing social and biological...
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Ashley McDonough
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Participation Awards: Their Place in Sports
As young athletes progress from youth to high school to college-level performance, a fundamental question arises: Does recognition earned...
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Ashley McDonough
Apr 13, 20232 min read
The Parallels of Being a Parent and Coaching College Sports
Being a parent (step-parent in my case) and coaching college athletics are enriching experiences that require patience, dedication, and...
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Ashley McDonough
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Lead Like You Mean It: Student Athlete Leadership Training Program
Over the past few years, I've had some tough medical battles to face. I've undergone four surgeries, consumed countless medications, and...
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Ashley McDonough
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Unspoken Faith: Overcoming Obstacles to Free Expression in Athletics and Education
In my recent post, I explore the obstacles athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff face when sharing their spiritual beliefs. It's...
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Ashley McDonough
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Accepting vs. Respecting: Navigating Differences in Belief Systems
Respecting someone's beliefs and accepting someone's beliefs represent two distinct notions. If a person does not accept another...
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Ashley McDonough
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Athletic Identity: Life After Sports
Athletic identity is a concept that refers to an individual's perception of themselves as an athlete and has been shown to have positive...
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Ashley McDonough
Mar 3, 20233 min read
You Can’t Microwave Success
Success for athletes means consistently demonstrating excellence in their sport. This requires dedication, hard work, discipline, and...
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Ashley McDonough
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Achieving Success and Unity Through Faith-Based Conflict Resolution Strategies
Conflict is inherent in any team dynamic, and how teams manage conflict can be the difference between success and failure. In athletics,...
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Ashley McDonough
Feb 20, 20233 min read
The 10 'Mamba Mentality' Rules for Success: Learning from the Life and Legacy of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s 10 rules and how they relate to Biblical teachings 1. Get better every single day 1 Corinthians 9:24 says, “Do you not know...
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Ashley McDonough
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Unlock Unparalleled Connection with Fellow Minds: A Christian Exploration of Energy Exchange
Christians believe that energy exchange is the process of exchanging spiritual and physical energies between people, places, things, or...
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Ashley McDonough
Feb 1, 20238 min read
Your Trademark as a Leader: Using Connection to Make a Lasting Impression
I worked for an Athletic Director who was always eager to prioritize people first. He was never too busy to meet with prospective...
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Ashley McDonough
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Approaching D.E.I. Within Christian-Centered Colleges and Universities
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in Christian-founded institutions of higher education refer to the efforts that are made to create a...
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Ashley McDonough-Turnipseed
Jan 25, 20235 min read
Intersecting Faith and College Athletics
Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is one of the world's largest religions,...
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