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 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 14, 20233 minAccepting vs. Respecting: Navigating Differences in Belief SystemsRespecting someone's beliefs and accepting someone's beliefs represent two distinct notions. If a person does not accept another...
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...
Ashley McDonoughFeb 28, 20232 minAchieving Success and Unity Through Faith-Based Conflict Resolution StrategiesConflict is inherent in any team dynamic, and how teams manage conflict can be the difference between success and failure. In athletics,...
Ashley McDonoughFeb 11, 20232 minFrom 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...