Ever wondered what Power 4 Conferences are, or what it takes to play there? In today's episode, I break down exactly what the Power 4 Conferences are and how recruiting looks different at these schools. We talk through the physicality and athleticism of the athletes being recruited to these schools, the different recruiting timelines for these coaches, and what your athlete needs to do if it's their goal to play at this level.

In this episode of the How to Get Recruited Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Huebner, Head Volleyball Coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University, to break down exactly what college coaches are looking for in the recruiting process.

If you are the parent of a high school volleyball player who wants to play at the college level, this episode gives you direct insight from a Division II head coach actively building a program.

Coach Huebner shares:

• The competitive landscape of DII volleyball. (particularly in Florida)• How to ask better questions when talking with a coach• What type of athletes would thrive at the DII level

...and so much more!

If you have ever wondered what happens on the other side of recruiting emails, camp evaluations, and showcase tournaments, this episode gives you the honest perspective most families never hear.

Whether your goal is Division I, Division II, Division III, or NAIA volleyball, understanding how a head coach thinks will change how you approach recruiting. If you are serious about getting recruited for college volleyball, this episode will help you better understand the landscape of college recruiting.

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With so many recruiting websites, social media platforms, and “exposure opportunities” out there, how do you know what’s actually worth your time and money?

In this episode, I break down the truth about volleyball recruiting platforms — what college coaches really use, what actually helps athletes get seen, and where families often waste time and money.

If you’re a volleyball parent trying to figure out:

• What recruiting websites you should be on• Whether paying for recruiting exposure is worth it• How social media impacts college recruiting• How to help your athlete get seen by college coaches• Where to focus your energy during the recruiting process

This episode will give you clarity.

You don't need to be on every platform to get recruited. You need to be strategic. Tune in to learn how to make smarter decisions about recruiting platforms, social media, and athlete exposure — so you can support your athlete with confidence.

Capri is a licensed counselor and owner of First Contact Athletic Counseling, where they support individuals, couples, and families through counseling. In this episode, Capri shares her experience as a recruited college and professional athlete, and we discuss the value of seeking support early to support your athlete's mental health.

To learn more about First Contact Athletic Counseling, click here. To follow Capri on Instagram, click here.

In today's episode, we walk through an athlete's story of struggling to get responses from college coaches and how she transformed to finding her opportunity to play at the next level. This one major shift made all the difference to open up opportunities for her.

Krystal is a former All-American setter from UCLA. She is now the owner of Jackson Strength Volleyball, where she helps setters develop their skills to be confident and consistent in their game.

You can connect with Krystal and learn more about her programs here: click here

This is one of the most asked questions I get about recruiting, so we are going to talk about when every athlete should begin their recruiting journey! Although every athlete's process will look different, there are some consistencies that we can learn from and build our own process around. In this episode, I break down the ideal recruiting starting point, as well as some of the first few steps you should take.

Indiana Tech athlete Zoe Kertesz joins us on the pod today to tell us about her recruiting journey from being cut from her high school volleyball team to earning a spot on a college roster! Zoe shares her story of resiliency, love of the game, importance of family, and walking your own path.

Connect with Zoe on Instagram here, and on TikTok here.