Episodes

  • 33 - Find your best athletic fit
    Nov 19 2024

    How do I know what level my daughter can play in?


    In today's episode, we break down the 3 steps every family needs to take to understand their athlete's best athletic fit at the college level. This is a vital part of the recruiting process to ensure that you are reaching out to the right types of schools and getting the attention of college coaches.

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    17 mins
  • 32 - How do I know if a coach is recruiting my position?
    Sep 12 2024

    Let's tackle one of the most common questions I have been getting lately! Understanding how college coaches recruit and make their needs known is an important part of the college recruiting process

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    14 mins
  • 31 - Recruiting valleys
    Jul 15 2024

    In the recruiting process, the only guarantee is that you will face challenges. Your athlete will face rejection, they will face difficulties getting in touch with the schools they want to. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate these challenges and redirect our efforts to find more success.

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    13 mins
  • 30 - Preparing for nationals
    Jun 21 2024

    Whether your team is competing at USAV nationals in Vegas, or the AAU championships in Orlando, it's important to prepare for successful recruiting. In this episode, we walk through all of the steps you need to take ahead of time to ensure you are set up for success at these important tournaments.

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    18 mins
  • 29 - The value of two-year colleges
    May 20 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey Klopfer, head coach at Monroe Community College in New York. We walk through her experience as a player walking through the recruiting process and her transition into the coaching world. Even if you aren't sure if junior college is the right fit for your athlete, we will walk through some amazing tips to max out their college recruiting process.

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    19 mins
  • 28 - My recruiting story with Celeste Barker
    Apr 18 2024

    Celeste is currently a club volleyball and performance coach. During her playing years, she played D1 volleyball at Bucknell University. Celeste shares her journey as an undersized hitter, choosing her major, and important perspectives for recruits to keep during their recruiting process. You can find her in IG or TikTok @coachcecevb

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    40 mins
  • 27 - How do I know if a school is interested?
    Apr 5 2024

    Determining the interest level of the schools you're speaking with is a very important step in the recruiting process. But how can we tell if a school is interested in our athlete? This is a very important part in determining summer camps and other recruiting strategies moving forward.

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    16 mins
  • 26 - College Admissions with Whitney Talmage
    Feb 23 2024

    In this episode, I got to sit down with Whitney Talmage of Essential College Consulting to talk all things college admissions! Whether your athlete has a few years, or a few months before they start applying to schools, learning how to set them up for this process early is essential.


    Learn more about Essential College Consulting here!

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    34 mins