{
  "id": 4398383,
  "title": "'Accountability over excuses.' Meet Meghan Simon, head softball coach at Mount Union",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/accountability-over-excuses-meet-meghan-simon-head-softball-coach-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:06:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/accountability-over-excuses-meet-meghan-100615190.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Meghan Simon, the head softball coach at Mount Union, is celebrating her 11th season with the team after a historic year. The Purple Raiders clinched their first regional and super regional championships in program history, advancing to their first NCAA Division III College World Series. Throughout her tenure, the program has produced multiple All-Americans, Ohio Athletic Conference Players of the Year, and Rookies of the Year. Simon, a four-year letterwinner herself, brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously served as an assistant coach at Mount Union and as the head coach at Minerva High School. She emphasizes the importance of a winning team's privilege while highlighting the honor of building one. Simon's love for softball and coaching stems from her early years, where she was inspired by her sisters' passion for the sport. Now, she cherishes the opportunity to witness her players' growth, both on and off the field, as they transition from teammates to family members upon graduation.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}