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Ruthanne Duffy was promoted to Head Volleyball Coach in March 2015 after serving four years as Assistant Coach under her predecessor, Jessica Flanagan, who resigned to take a teaching position in Roanoke. Duffy first joined the Ferrum athletic staff in August 2011.

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. A starting outside hitter for UVA Wise, Duffy earned second-team All-Tournament at the 2008 Converse Tournament, and was a Dean's List honoree in the spring of 2007.

Duffy's coaching experience includes working as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Appalachia High School in the fall of 2012, where she helped lead the Bulldogs to their first-ever VHSL Regional appearance. She also served a year as a Student Assistant Coach at UVA Wise.