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Faith on the Court: Reaching Success Through Goal-Setting
Setting goals is crucial for both student-athletes and coaches to find and sustain success. By breaking down larger goals into smaller,...

Ashley McDonough
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Winning the Coach's Approval: How Negative Traits Impact Player Recruitment
As a recruiter, I am often asked what qualities I look for when scouting young athletes. Of course, skills and talent are important, but...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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Lead Like You Mean It: Student Athlete Leadership Training Program
Over the past few years, I've had some tough medical battles to face. I've undergone four surgeries, consumed countless medications, and...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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No Luck Needed: The Importance of Controlling Your Controllables in College Athletics
Q: What did the volleyball say to the lucky one? A: Thank you, I'm feeling volley blessed! The phrase "I'd rather be lucky than good"...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 17, 20231 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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How Athletes Overcome Adversity: Mental Strength, Mindfulness & Respect through Scuba and Jubilee
For those unfamiliar with me, I am a professional volleyball coach and an avid scuba diver. As a PADI Divemaster, I have undergone...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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You Can’t Microwave Success
Success for athletes means consistently demonstrating excellence in their sport. This requires dedication, hard work, discipline, and...

Ashley McDonough
Mar 3, 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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Leading Female Athletes to Success: The Role of Coaches & Captains in Creating a Positive Culture
Coaches and team captains can find a balance between character and relationship building and a fierce competition mindset by setting...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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The 10 'Mamba Mentality' Rules for Success: Learning from the Life and Legacy of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s 10 rules and how they relate to Biblical teachings 1. Get better every single day 1 Corinthians 9:24 says, “Do you not know...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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Unlock Unparalleled Connection with Fellow Minds: A Christian Exploration of Energy Exchange
Christians believe that energy exchange is the process of exchanging spiritual and physical energies between people, places, things, or...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 17, 20233 min read
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Addressing Mental Health in Student-Athletes: Strategies for College Campuses and the NCAA
The mental health of college athletes has been a growing concern in recent years. In 2022 alone, at least four NCAA student-athletes died...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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Reclaiming Your Power After Injury: Understanding the Emotional and Mental Implications
Athletes who suffer a severe injury often experience emotional and spiritual challenges like depression, anxiety, fear of failure, loss...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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We Before Me: A Lesson in Humility
Creating a culture of selflessness and sacrifice for the team's betterment can be a tremendous challenge for college coaches. One way to...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 3, 20233 min read
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Your Trademark as a Leader: Using Connection to Make a Lasting Impression
I worked for an Athletic Director who was always eager to prioritize people first. He was never too busy to meet with prospective...

Ashley McDonough
Feb 1, 20238 min read
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The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance: How Athletes Find Balance
Finding a balance between cocky and confident can be difficult for college athletes. Remember that having confidence in yourself is...

Ashley McDonough
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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Being Set Apart
Being a college athlete is an advantageous experience, as they get to pursue both athletic and academic excellence simultaneously. As a...

Ashley McDonough
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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Turning Difficult Athletes into Successful Teammates: Extending Coaches' Reach to Unlock Potential
College coaches face various challenges when dealing with difficult players, but some of the main ones can be seen and managed through...

Ashley McDonough
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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"Faith it" Until You Make It
In today's world of social media, it can be easy to get lost in a false reality. But as this new article from Coached by Christ explains,...

Ashley McDonough
Jan 27, 20233 min read
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