Ashley McDonoughAug 11, 20233 minDear FreshmanDear Freshman, As your coach, I want you to know that your talents and abilities are valued, but so are the qualities that make you...
Ashley McDonoughJun 16, 20232 minFinding 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...
Ashley McDonoughJun 9, 20233 minDigging Deep: The Summer Regimen That Fuels College Volleyball Players' SuccessAs spring turns to summer, college life changes for everyone. NARP’s (Non-athletic regular people) enjoy summer jobs, vacations, and...
Ashley McDonoughMay 30, 20234 minStaying Faithful Amidst the NCAA Transfer Portal: A Christian's PerspectiveThe transfer portal, a relatively new development in college sports, has led to many transfers of student-athletes from one institution...
Ashley McDonoughMay 12, 20232 minActions Speak Louder Than WordsToday’s post explores the message behind Jesus’s parable in Matthew 21:28-32, in which he emphasizes that sincerity is more important...
Ashley McDonoughMar 17, 20231 minNo Luck Needed: The Importance of Controlling Your Controllables in College AthleticsQ: What did the volleyball say to the lucky one? A: Thank you, I'm feeling volley blessed! The phrase "I'd rather be lucky than good"...
Ashley McDonoughMar 10, 20233 minAthletic Identity: Life After SportsAthletic identity is a concept that refers to an individual's perception of themselves as an athlete and has been shown to have positive...