The Complete College Volleyball Recruiting Guide You NEED | She Aced That Podcast
Are coaches not reaching out to you? You're not alone, and it's not over. In this game-changing episode, I'm sharing EVERYTHING I wish I knew in high school about volleyball recruiting.
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Why This Matters
1:12 — The Realities of College Athletics
2:17 — Understanding Your Options: NCAA divisions, NAIA, and junior colleges explained
7:27 — Building Your Recruiting Game Plan & How to get noticed: profiles, outreach, highlight videos, and social media
12:48 — Communicating with Coaches: Best practices for emails, calls, follow-ups, and gauging interest
15:41 — Campus Visits & Making Decisions: How to prepare, what to look for, and red flags to watch out for
18:21 — Money Talk: Scholarships & Financial Aid
20:22 — Handling Setbacks & Staying Motivated: Dealing with rejection, alternative paths, and keeping your love for the game alive
34:50 — Final Encouragement & Takeaways
In this episode, you'll learn:
✓ The EXACT email subject line formula that gets coaches' attention
✓ 4 levels of coach interest (and how to gauge where you stand)
✓ 20-30 questions to ask coaches and recruiters
✓ Timeline breakdown: Freshman year through senior year
✓ How to get recruited even if no coaches are currently contacting you (yes, even if you are a senior!)
✓ D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Junior College options explained
Alyxandra's Pro Tips included:
Match the recruiting coach’s energy +10-20%
When to discuss scholarships (hint: NOT in your first email)
Red flags to watch for during campus visits
How to stand out when coaches can't legally contact you yet💡
KEY TAKEAWAY: You have the ball in YOUR court. Coaches are watching long before they can contact you, and you can start the conversation!
📱 CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @sheacedthat TikTok: @sheacedthat
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