Roanoke Sun

 Ruthanne Duffy has announced that she will be leaving her position as Ferrum College's Head Volleyball Coach in order to take an athletic administrator position at another institution.

"I'd like to thank Abe Naff, Gary Holden, Gail Holley, and John Sutyak for allowing me the opportunity to lead this program over the last seven years," said Duffy. "Thank you to Jessica Flanagan Keene '10 for asking me to be a part of the staff 10 years ago. Another huge thank you to the support staff for doing the million things that it takes for our teams to be successful on and off the court. I am so appreciative of every woman that has been a part of Ferrum Volleyball and want to thank each one of you for helping me grow as a mentor and coach. As a mother, I have been so fortunate to have raised my two children around such an incredible group over the years. Having the opportunity for Eli and Delaney to grow up around Ferrum Athletics and as a part of Ferrum volleyball has been something that we will cherish forever. I am excited to see the success of this program in the years to come! You will forever have fans in the Duffy family."

Duffy came to Ferrum in August 2012 as an Assistant Volleyball Coach. She was promoted to the head coaching position in 2015. Prior to her roles at Ferrum, Duffy's coaching experience includes working as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Appalachia High School in the fall of 2012, and a year as Student Assistant Coach at UVA Wise.

"Ruthanne has been a fantastic leader for our volleyball program and a key member of the Ferrum team this past decade," said Ferrum College Director of Athletic John Sutyak. "We will miss her on the sidelines in Swartz Gymnasium this fall, but wish her and her family well as she transitions into athletic administration."

Duffy played volleyball four years at the University of Virginia at Wise, starting as an outside hitter. She helped lead the Cavaliers to the 2007 NAIA Region XII title and a berth in the NAIA National Tournament. Duffy earned All-Tournament honors at the 2008 Converse Tournament, and was a Dean's List honoree in the spring of 2007.

A national search to fill the Ferrum Head Volleyball Coach position is ongoing.

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