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Dear Freshman
Dear 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 McDonough
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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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...

Ashley McDonough
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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Digging Deep: The Summer Regimen That Fuels College Volleyball Players' Success
As spring turns to summer, college life changes for everyone. NARP’s (Non-athletic regular people) enjoy summer jobs, vacations, and...

Ashley McDonough
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Today’s post explores the message behind Jesus’s parable in Matthew 21:28-32, in which he emphasizes that sincerity is more important...

Ashley McDonough
May 12, 20232 min read
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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...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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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...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 10, 20233 min read
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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,...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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From Grief to Gratitude: How My Grandmother's Passing Taught Me the Power of Faith (25 years later)
As the primary author of this site, you need to understand who I am as a person. I am sharing a personal story of faith, identity...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 11, 20232 min read
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