our RecruitinG mission

Our mission is to help every athlete discover the college opportunity that is the right fit for her — academically, athletically, socially, and personally.

We believe the recruiting process is about more than simply finding a place to play volleyball. It’s about understanding each athlete’s goals, values, interests, and aspirations, and then helping her identify programs where she can thrive both on and off the court.

Through education, guidance, support, and meaningful connections with college programs, our goal is to empower each athlete and her family to make a confident, informed decision about her future.

The perfect fit looks different for every athlete, and our job is to help each one find hers.

RECRUITING PROCESS

  • Create an online profile, either using Sports Recruits or University Athlete, or another Recruiting service online profile!

    www.sportsrecruits.com

    https://universityathlete.com/

  • Game Highlights - clips of your best plays. Easy to make with HUDL
    Skills Video - Could be taken in the Balance gym with a coach
    Full Game Footage – Make sure you specify to coaches what position you start in and your number

    *POST THESE VIDEOS ON YOUR RECRUITING PROFILE*

  • BUILD A TARGET LIST OF SCHOOLS
    (Reach/Realistic/Reserve)

    Reach: 10-15 schools that would be a reach athletically (but based on your continued improvement in the gym, might be possible)

    Realistic: 20-30 schools where you are realistically tending athletically

    Reserve: 5-10 schools that you are confident you can play athletically

    Note: All categories should take your academic goals into consideration


    5 QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHILE BUILDING YOUR TARGET LIST: 

    Athletic: What Division and/or conference are you capable of playing for? What do your current coaches think? 
    Academic: What schools will you qualify for with your GPA and Standardized Test Scores? Do you know what you would like to major in? 
    Social: How important is school size and campus life to you? 
    Geographical: Do you want to be close to home? What type of campus are you looking for? 
    Financial: Will I qualify for Athletic or Merit Scholarships? 

    OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

    • Cast a WIDE net of schools. Better to start with a larger list and narrow down.

    • Building your target list of schools is a fluid process. You can change your list at any time!

    • Include your name, height, position, grad year, high school and club. Be sure to express interest in their school and volleyball program. Address the coach by name to start the email (ex. Coach Smith)

    • Include a link to your profile

    • Include your Tournament Schedule

    • Include your contact information and Patty’s contact information.

    • Link to example letter

    • If it is after June 15th of your Sophomore year, the coach can email you directly and let you know if they are interested. This is based on your grad year, position and brief evaluation of your profile & video as well as their needs for that class.

    • If it is before June 15th of your Sophomore year, the coach can not email you back. They might email your coach or Patty to express "general interest". They will watch you LIVE (possibly several times) to watch your development and progress. They can send you questionnaires, camp invites or non athletic publications.

    • Coaches will then EVALUATE YOU (through your HS or CLUB season or possibly at CAMP)

    • Athletes will need to continue to communicate with College Coaches. Our recommendation is 1x a month with updates from tournaments, high school season, summer vacations, etc...

  • After college coaches evaluate you and you are in their TOP group of players that they are recruiting in your position & class then they will invite you for a VISIT!

    • Official Visit - College can pay for transportation to and from the college for the student-athlete, lodging and three meals per day for the student-athlete and his or her parents or guardians, as well as reasonable entertainment expenses including three tickets to a home sports event.

    • Unofficial Visit - Athlete/Family pays for all expenses

    • Coaches can begin extending verbal offers on June 15th of Sophomore Year

    • Every coach & program do things differently but they should communicate the details of their offer and a timeline (if any) to make a decision

    • After making a decision, be sure to contact all of the coaches/programs that were actively recruiting you to let them know of your decision BEFORE posting your commitment on Social Media!