In this episode, I break down why AI won’t get you recruited, based on direct conversations with college volleyball coaches and the problems my clients have run into when they tried to use AI for the recruiting process.

AI can be a helpful tool, but recruiting runs on relationships, evaluation, and fit. In this episode, I cover:

• What college coaches say about AI-written emails and messages
• The shortcomings my clients have found when using AI to guide their recruiting
• Why generic outreach gets ignored, and what coaches respond to instead
• Where AI can help in the process, and where it hurts your athlete’s chances

I’m Allison, founder of How to Get Recruited. I played four years of Division I volleyball, spent six years as a college head and assistant coach, and spent six years as a club recruiting coordinator. I’ve helped hundreds of athletes find opportunities to play college volleyball.

If you’re a volleyball parent or high school athlete navigating college recruiting, this one is worth a listen before you send another email to a coach.

In today's episode, I am joined by Sara Parson, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Louisiana to break down what playing at a mid-major DI school looks like, how she approaches recruiting, and how to find the college that's the right fit for you, on and off the court.

You can follow Sara on instagram here and on TikTok here.

In this episode of the How to Get Recruited Podcast, I share advice that I learned directly from college coaches this past summer at USAV and AAU nationals. We talk about the 5th year rule change, what coaches look for as they are recruiting athletes, when they want to hear from you, and so much more!