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NIU head volleyball coach Ray Gooden gives his team advice during a match in 2010.

Coaches help freshmen adjust to college life

By Andrew Singer | September 28, 2010

Freshmen have a lot on their plates. Those involved with athletics have even more, and it falls on their coaches to help them work out the kinks. "During any given week during the season, the kids will have 20 hours of football, eight hours of study hall...