đď¸Â Ruth N. Nelson â Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer in Womenâs Sports đđ
When you talk about pioneers in womenâs athletics, Ruth N. Nelson is on the shortlist. With 557 career wins as a Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowaâand as a U.S. National coachâRuth helped shape the aftermath of Title IX and build opportunities for generations of athletes. Â
In this episode, Ruth shares stories from coaching legends like Flo Hyman, Rita Crockett, and Rose Magers, to creating innovative programs like BYOPÂŽ (Bring Your Own Parent) and the GoKids Youth Sports Certification. Sheâs an innovator who continues to shape the game at every level, proving that the story of womenâs sports is still being written.
Donât miss this conversation with one of the most passionate, energetic, and visionary leaders in volleyball and beyond.
đ Learn more about Ruthâs work at Ruthipedia.com, and find more recruiting tools and resources at CoachMattRogers.com.Â
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