When do we start the process and what do we do......

The parents have been so helpful this past week. I learn from you as much as I learn from college coaches. One parent and I were speaking yesterday about when to start the "process". If your daughter is a Freshman, you can start by having conversations.....do you like volleyball enough to play in college? What is playing in college like? Go see some games this Spring at local colleges. Take some video of matches, just in case she has the game of her life, you want to have it on video! But generally, Freshman year is all about getting good grades, learning about life in high school, working hard on and off the court, and enjoying the game. Do not put stress on college this early! Some may get exposure or even get some generic letters from college coaches. This just means someone thinks you are good...take it as a compliment and continue doing what I stated above. If a school contacts you and you are excited, email the coach and tell them a bit about yourself. Maybe even invite them to watch you play. At that point you can start to think about if you want to play and where you might want to do some camps this summer. Get on a campus, get a feel for college, the environment, volleyball, and the team. Then continue to have conversations with your parents. They can be a HUGE help when making decisions later, remember they have known you a long time :)

When you get to be a sophomore and junior, we will then discuss the next steps, for example:
Making a highlight video
Making an online profile
Getting a list of schools together
Sending emails to coaches
Making some unofficial visits, going to camps
Calling coaches and asking the tough questions
(I can work individually with what your needs are)

For most of you, hopefully you will get to make decisions about college your junior and senior year. This is when you can make the most educated decision based on what you want in a school and in a volleyball program. As always, enjoy the journey of high school and the exploration of your college future. Playing in college is not for everyone but it is a phenomenal experience if you are up to the demands it takes. If you have any questions about what it takes to play in college, we have many people you can discuss this with at every level.

Remember the three most important things to being recruited.....Get Good Grades,  Work Hard in and out of Practice, and Always be Positive!!!