15: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Recruiting… You Need to Hear This

Before you invest in another camp, showcase, or private lesson, ask yourself: Is my daughter building her own path—or am I paving it for her?In this episode, Susan helps you spot the difference between “wannabe ballers” (kids walking the golden road their parents paved) and “budding ballers” (athletes laying each brick of their journey themselves). You’ll learn the six key signs that show your athlete is ready to own her recruiting process—and what to do if she’s not there yet.This is a reality check for parents who want to support their daughters the right way: by handing them the bricks, not building the entire road.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to NXT VB Podcast03:00 – The two kinds of athletes: wannabe vs. budding ballers05:30 – Why parents need to stop paving the golden road09:30 – Six things to see before investing in recruiting10:00 – #1: She watches college volleyball10:45 – #2: She thrives in competitive environments12:30 – #3: She’s not afraid to watch herself play16:45 – #4: She’s open to visiting college campuses20:00 – #5: She’s achieving her potential in the classroom23:15 – #6: She’s excited about her future26:30 – The reflection moment for parents28:15 – When to pull back and let her lead29:30 – Introducing Recruit Ready Launch33:00 – Why clarity comes before commitment34:15 – Final takeaways and encouragement for parentsConnect with Susan:Check out the website: www.nxtvb.comFollow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susankQuick shoutout to our podcast sponsor University Athlete. The only volleyball-exclusive recruiting platform used by 95% of college coaches. It’s where athletes get seen, get evaluated, and get recruited. Plus it's free and only takes a couple of minutes to activate your profile. Click the link below to claim your free profile.CLAIM YOUR FREE PROFILE HEREIf you decide you want to upgrade to the All-Access pass be sure to use the code ‘NXTVB30’ to save 30% on your yearly membership. Subscription boxes are all the rave (we get it, they are FUN!) and we’ve developed one for the recruiting process that comes with 1:1 support in our new Set for Success Membership!Every Month as Member You Get to Choose from One of the Following for Support:🖥️ 1:1 ADVISING CALL with either Sonja, Jessie or Susan from the NXTVB team.🎥 HIGHLIGHT FILM professionally produced and done for you.🗣️ OUR TARGETED TAKE with detailed feedback on one specific part of your process, so it's worth your time and effort! 😎 PLUS SEASONAL OFFER...