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Off the Court: A Q&A with Ruth McGolpin

Apr 27, 2020

By Ruth McGolpin

Head Volleyball Coach at Westmont College

Collegiate head coach Ruth McGolpin answers questions submitted by her peers, covering everything from recruiting and team culture to coaching in a national championship match.

Off the Court: A Q&A with Ruth McGolpin

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The Importance of Creating a Team Philosophy

Listening to Your Athletes—Camaraderie and Motivation in Times of Uncertainty

Supporting the Student-Athlete: Intentional Value of Lifestyle

Beyond the Highlight Reel: Recruiting with a Plan and Purpose

Train Your Thoughts: Developing a Growth Mindset

Give Your Players Work That Doesn't Feel like Work

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Earn Your Sleep: Tips for High Quality Sleep

Virtual Workouts for the Mind and Body

Implementing Leadership Tactics to Foster Player Accountability

Developing Speed in Players' Offseason Work

How to Evaluate Athletes without Tryouts

Gratitude: The Greatest Motivator

Managing the New Reality for Student-Athletes

Top 5 Principles for Performance Fueling

Building a Positive Volleyball Culture

Effective Leadership in Times of Crises

Strategies for Celebrating Athletes Whose Spring Seasons Were Cancelled

Building an Athlete Plate

Remote Coaching for Your Defense

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Our Best Tips for a Memorable Season Highlight Reel

How to Build Better Leadership Programs for Your Student-Athletes

Three Reasons Why Athletic Directors Should Start Using Social Media

Player-Coach Relationships: Make Them Transformational, Not Transactional

The Power of an Athletic Department That Focuses on Culture, Relationships & the Extra Mile

Using Peers and Self-Reflection for Postseason Evaluation