Ruth Nelson
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Ruth N. Nelson is the former head women’s volleyball
coach at University of Iowa
(1989–1991), Louisiana State University
(1981–1984) University of Houston
(1974–1981) and George Williams College (1970–1972).
At George Williams College Nelson compiled an overall record of 98-22 at the age of 21 and coached men's tennis while completing her Masters of Science Degree under Dr. James Coleman. Next stop University of Houston which included a 290-84 record and having the honor of coaching the late FLo Hyman, Rose Magers, Sherryl Moore and Rita Crockett. In four seasons as head coach of the LSU
Lady Tigers, Nelson compiled an overall record of 128-98, including a record of 8-3 in the Southeastern Conference
. Last stop for Nelson was the University of Iowa with a 41-26 overall record and a first time appearance in the NCAA.
Nelson is currently working with youth volleyball players ages 6–18 after having developed the IAD program in Carrollton, Texas for 2 years.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
coach at University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
(1989–1991), Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
(1981–1984) University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
(1974–1981) and George Williams College (1970–1972).
At George Williams College Nelson compiled an overall record of 98-22 at the age of 21 and coached men's tennis while completing her Masters of Science Degree under Dr. James Coleman. Next stop University of Houston which included a 290-84 record and having the honor of coaching the late FLo Hyman, Rose Magers, Sherryl Moore and Rita Crockett. In four seasons as head coach of the LSU
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
Lady Tigers, Nelson compiled an overall record of 128-98, including a record of 8-3 in the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
. Last stop for Nelson was the University of Iowa with a 41-26 overall record and a first time appearance in the NCAA.
Nelson is currently working with youth volleyball players ages 6–18 after having developed the IAD program in Carrollton, Texas for 2 years.