🎙️  Ruth N. Nelson – Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer in Women’s Sports 🚀🏐

When you talk about pioneers in women’s athletics, Ruth N. Nelson is on the shortlist. With 557 career wins as a Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowa—and as a U.S. National coach—Ruth helped shape the aftermath of Title IX and build opportunities for generations of athletes.  

In this episode, Ruth shares stories from coaching legends like Flo Hyman, Rita Crockett, and Rose Magers, to creating innovative programs like BYOP® (Bring Your Own Parent) and the GoKids Youth Sports Certification. She’s an innovator who continues to shape the game at every level, proving that the story of women’s sports is still being written.

Don’t miss this conversation with one of the most passionate, energetic, and visionary leaders in volleyball and beyond.

👉  Learn more about Ruth’s work at Ruthipedia.com, and find more recruiting tools and resources at CoachMattRogers.com. 

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