Recruiting
We feel EVERY player has the ability to play at the collegiate level. It takes hard work both ON the court and OFF the court. As a Club, we also work hard to provide YOU with extensive information and services to help you find your college home.
MYTHS
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I'm not good enough to play in college
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Since I play club volleyball, I will be recruited to play college volleyball
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The club will handle the whole recruiting process for me
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I received a piece of mail from a school, this means they are already recruiting me
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The club I play for and the events we play don't matter in the recruiting process
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Scholarships are automatically four-year commitments by both parties
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My grades do not matter as long as my volleyball skills are impressive
A GOOD FIT, ABOVE ALL ELSE
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What is important to you in a college?
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Location, location, location - if you were not playing volleyball at this school, would you still attend?
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What level of commitment and sacrifice is involved at the different levels (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)
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What feels right to you?
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How do you fit in with the coaches and current roster?
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What extra curricular or off-campus involvement is available?
WHAT ARE COLLEGE COACHES LOOKING FOR?
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Attitude and character - On AND off the court
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Needs for certain positions and graduation years
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Size, vertical, speed, court acumen, experience, heart, talent.
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Players interest level in their program
MARKETING
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Recruiting is an active process where you must sell yourself as an athlete
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Initiate contact with schools
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Reply to ALL requests, keep your options open
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Attend college camps where there is mutual interest
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Put together a recruiting profile
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Measurements​
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Short highlight video (3-5 mins.)
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Raw/unedited game film
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Expect to receive some 'No's', but do not let that discourage you!