MYTHS

• I'm not good enough to play in college

• Since I play club volleyball, I will  be recruited to play college volleyball

• The club will handle the whole recruiting process for me

• I received a piece of mail from a school, this means they are already recruiting me

• The club I play for and the events we play don't matter in the recruiting process

• Scholarships are automatically four-year commitments by both parties

• My grades do not matter as long as my volleyball skills are impressive

FIT ABOVE ALL ELSE

• What is important to you in a college?

• Location, location, location - if you were not playing volleyball at this school, would you still attend?

• What level of commitment and sacrifice is involved at the different levels (D1, D2, D3, NAIA)

• What feels right to you?

• How do you fit in with the coaches and current roster?

• What extra curricular or off-campus involvement is available?

WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR

• Attitude and character - On AND off the court

• Needs for certain positions and graduation years

• Size, vertical, speed, court acumen, experience, heart, talent.

• Players interest level in their program

MARKETING

• Recruiting is an active process where you must sell yourself as an athlete

• Initiate contact with schools

• Reply to ALL requests, keep your options open

• Attend college camps where there is mutual interest

• Put together a recruiting profile

  • Measurements​

  • Short highlight video (3-5 mins.)

  • Raw/unedited game film

• Expect to receive some 'No's', but do not let that discourage you!