New coaches aren't new for Roudebush. She was recruited by Laurie Pirtle as part of a highly-touted class that garnered Top 10 rankings. Pirtle retired two years into Roudebush's career and was replaced by J. Kelley Hall, who was fired after last season.
First-year coach Jamelle Elliott issued two challenges to Roudebush this season: Become a more vocal leader, and improve her defense.
Roudebush always led by example; now, in team huddles during timeouts, Elliott says Roudebush's voice is often the first one she hears.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100215/SPT0101/2160348/1064/Roudebush+a+constant+amid+change
First-year coach Jamelle Elliott issued two challenges to Roudebush this season: Become a more vocal leader, and improve her defense.
Roudebush always led by example; now, in team huddles during timeouts, Elliott says Roudebush's voice is often the first one she hears.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100215/SPT0101/2160348/1064/Roudebush+a+constant+amid+change