Ruth Nelson is interviewed by Volleyball MasterCoaches Bob Bertucci, Brian Gimmillaro, and Mick Haley.
Ruth Nelson has gained over 40 years of experience that encompasses playing, coaching and teaching volleyball. Ruth was a USA National team player, assistant coach and technical advisor. She coached collegiately at 3 NCAA Division I programs and has over 500 wins. Four of her players went on to compete in the Olympics. For the past 18 years, Ruth has specialized in training 5-10 year olds through two innovative programs. GoKidsYouth Sports™ (GKYS™) provides training and certification for coaches and provides skill training for youth ages 7 and 8. Ruth’s Bring Your Own Parent(BYOP®) Program is a training program created for players 10 and under and their parents to learn the 4 fundamental skills of volleyball, movement patterns and life lessons.
Ruth is an innovator, teacher, motivator, sports marketer, fundraiser and visionary. She has received two prestigious awards from USA Volleyball. She received the All-time Great Coaches Award and the George J. Fisher Volleyball Award for significant service rendered to the sport of volleyball. She was inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Hall of Fame and the AVCA Hall of Fame.
With all of her experiences, expertise and honors, Ruth has conducted over 600 presentations at various conferences, seminars and workshops worldwide. She is a renowned author and clinician.