Good, short and organized highlight videos will catch the eye of college coaches IF they need your position in your grad year AND they see that your athleticism, court movement and skill level could make their team better. When you send intro emails to college coaches, you should always have a link to your YouTube […]
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I grew up in Brooklyn, Michigan and this is my volleyball T-shirt from Columbia Central High School! I received it when I went back to coach a clinic there several years ago, while I was playing professionally on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. High school volleyball can be a fun experience that players cherish
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I hear from many volleyball parents and players that they are getting stressed about the recruiting process! They aren’t sure when to start and what to do in order to get going and make sure they have covered their bases. The June 15th rule (explained in this article) is impactful to younger high school players
What is the definition of a “Top” team? Many people say it’s all relative…I live in San Diego, California where there are some top volleyball clubs in the country. There are a lot of volleyball clubs in southern California, and a “1s” team at one club can be a similar level to a “4s” team
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Back and forth communication is JUST BEGINNING! The time for rising juniors to be communicating with D1 college volleyball coaches is upon us. What is the big deal about June 15? This is an NCAA rule in which college coaches can’t talk recruiting with high school age volleyball players until June 15th after their sophomore
If you’ve ever been in a college volleyball coach’s office you will see a whiteboard on the wall, just like in a classroom. On that whiteboard are volleyball recruit’s names grouped by high school graduation class and volleyball position. Each grad class year is underlined, and at the top, there are four columns for freshmen
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! You read my emails, my blog, and follow me on social media platforms and I am SO GRATEFUL for you! I am also very grateful for what I do, guiding and educating volleyball players and their parents as they find the right college and volleyball fit for them! I
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Ahhhh summer! Relax in the peaceful bliss of days with no plans…maybe vacation, sunshine, and some fun! In between all of this summer relaxation, you may also be doing some college volleyball camps! In the spring or end of club season, when you’re starting to think about summer camps and planning, it’s important to think
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College volleyball camps are an important way for players to advance and speed up their recruiting process. Especially for incoming sophomores and juniors, summer camps are crucial! What’s stressful for parents and players is the uncertainty of not only figuring out which camps to go to, but also how to get their player to all
Trying to figure out what college volleyball coaches are thinking during the recruiting process is confusing and a guessing game. How do you know WHY they are looking for certain positions and WHEN they will decide to offer players in those positions? From the college coaches perspective, they do have an idea of what positions
