Taylor Ruden joins Ng’s staff at UVA after serving as assistant coach at Ohio State the past four seasons from 2020-24. Ruden helped the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship in 2022 and four NCAA championship appearances, including a top-10 finishes in 2021 and 2022. She coached the Buckeyes’ Second Varsity Eight to gold at the 2023 Big Ten Championships and eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. “I am thrilled to be joining Wes and the women’s rowing staff at UVA,” Ruden said. “The successful history of this program and the people that have been created along the way is something I can’t wait to be a part of.” “Taylor Ruden’s addition to our coaching staff is a game-changer,” Ng said. “She has an amazing rowing and coaching pedigree and has been instrumental in creating individual boat and team improvements at the NCAAs. Taylor understands the comprehensive nature of what it takes to succeed and brings an educator’s mindset to her coaching. Taylor’s ability to inspire and de...