College Recruiting- Volleyball

            Do you want to play volleyball in college and don’t know where to start? Well you have found the right place. College recruiting can be a stressful process but with a few good tips you can start off in the right direction. You should first decide, what major you want to study, how far away you want to be from home and what division you want to play.           

Picking a major that you are interested in is the most important thing. I know all you want to focus on is the top volleyball schools but you need to stop and think what you will be doing the rest of your life. Most of us won’t be playing volleyball for the rest of our lives, unless you are Kerri Walsh, so make sure what you decide to major in is something you would enjoy doing every day. You should also consider how much time you will have for volleyball in your schedule. If you are going into a difficult major make sure you consider that most of your time will probably be consumed by studying and practice. If you are like me and volleyball already consumes your life, than this probably won’t be a problem. 

          Choosing what division you want to play in is also a very important step in this process. You have many options ranging between NAIA and Division 1. Choosing a division will mostly be based on what level of volleyball you want to be involved in. Division 1 is considered to be the highest level of competition in college volleyball, therefore it is very difficult to get a scholarship. You should also consider the amount of playing time you would get at a D1 school. If a coach couldn’t guarantee playing time for you would you still want to go there? Some players decide that they would enjoy their volleyball career better if they played at a D2 or D3 school, rather than sit on the bench at a D1 school. These would all be appropriate questions to ask a coach if you are interested in their volleyball program. Also, don’t forget that no matter where you are at in your career or how old you are it is never too early or too late to start the recruiting process. Don’t be afraid to just call a coach and ask if they are looking to recruit your position! It can be a little scary and nerve-racking the first time you call but the coaches understand and once you get the hang of it it’s a piece of cake.

          Good luck with your recruiting and visit my blog again for more information about the best sport out there J

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