Gail Ramsay, US Squash Hall of Famer & Head Squash Coach at Princeton University (#39)
Episode description
1980 Penn State graduate Gail Ramsay is one of the most decorated squash athletes and coaches in the world. Her numerous accolades have earned her a spot as a member of the 2022 US Squash Hall of Fame class. In this episode, Gail shares about her illustrious coaching career and desired legacy.
Jump right in:
(7:33) - Differences between squash and racquetball
(10:02) - Attributes of a good squash player
(11:00) - Recruiting squash athletes
(12:15) - Coaching highlights
(15:53) - Coaching style
(18:19) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The Daily Collegian: Name, Image and Likeness
(21:04) - Growing the sport's popularity in the US
(23:00) - Playing on the World Tour
(24:28) - Title IX and women's sports
(27:14) - Her legacy
(29:21) - Lion's Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State experience
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