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No two athletes or playing careers are the same. When considering what athletic path to take, it’s important to understand ins and outs and the pros and cons of getting involved in the recruiting process.

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Visiting Colleges? Don’t Forget to Ask These Five Questions
March 20, 2019
To get a feel for everyday life as a college athlete, here are five important but overlooked questions you should ask college coaches. Touring a college campus on an official or unofficial visit is a great way to determine whether you can see yourself going to school there. To get the most out of your […]
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Being Coachable May Require ‘Zero Talent,’ but What It Does Require Is Effort
March 13, 2019
Being a coachable listener means keeping an open mind and considering another point of view. College coaches can not only read body language, but they can also spot those student-athletes who are coachable and those are often the more prized recruits. While it may be true that being a coachable athlete requires zero talent, what […]
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When Is the Best Time to Call a College Coach?
March 7, 2019
If there’s one thing recruiting experts can agree on, it’s that student-athletes must be proactive. And as much as technology has made phone calls feel like a thing of the past, the proactive step of calling a college coach can have a very positive impact on your recruit’s future. But how do you know when […]
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Five Ways High School and College Sports Are Different
March 6, 2019
The transition from high school to college can be a big adjustment. It’s up to you to show up for class, study for finals, eat healthy and do laundry. For student-athletes, the jump can be even more significant. Here are five major differences between high school and college sports. Being a college athlete is like […]
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4 Reasons Why College Coaches Aren’t Responding to Your Emails
March 6, 2019
You meticulously crafted the perfect email and confidently pressed send. But days and weeks go by and you hear nothing back. Here are four reasons why you aren’t hearing from college coaches—and what you can do to get a response.
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Six Tips to Boost Your Volleyball Recruiting Success
February 14, 2019
Many college coaches maintain the philosophy that if you can pass and defend well, you can transition seamlessly all over the court. Volleyball recruiting is incredibly competitive. Out of 447,000 women’s and 61,000 men’s high school volleyball players in the United States, just 5.7% and 3.9% go on to play at the college level, respectively. […]
Four Things Coaches Look for in Volleyball Tryouts
January 23, 2019
Many coaches teach techniques differently and will expect their athletes to learn it their way. What do volleyball coaches look for in team tryouts?  From my experience of coaching at the high school, club and collegiate level, there are three important categories at all levels: athleticism, skill and will. 1. Athleticism This has elements that […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Five-Star Recruit and You?
January 23, 2019
The average recruit will probably be choosing between two to three serious offers
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Questions to Ask High School and Club Coaches
January 14, 2019
Finding the best school or club often means doing a little homework
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Easy Stress Reducers for Sports Parents
January 11, 2019
Stress is a common but unwanted byproduct in the household of sports parents
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