20: Inside College Volleyball Recruiting — Emails, Red Flags & Real Talk (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2, where Susan and three experienced college coaches dive straight into the tactical side of recruiting: emails, communication, social media, red flags, and how athletes can stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape.In this episode, Kevin, Todd, and Jessie reveal exactly what gets their attention, the mistakes that cause them to stop evaluating an athlete, what they really do with highlight videos, and how athletes can build trust through consistent communication.They also unpack showcases, timelines, parents stepping in at the wrong moments, and the difference between being seen and actually being recruitable.If your athlete wants to be noticed — and remembered — this conversation is your playbook.Chapters00:00 – Welcome back to Part 201:00 – What makes a standout email to a college coach03:45 – How often athletes should be emailing05:30 – Red flags that instantly get athletes removed from a list08:00 – How coaches evaluate highlight videos11:30 – Instagram: what coaches check (and what they ignore)14:45 – Exposure vs readiness: what families mix up17:30 – Showcases: what actually matters20:00 – Athlete-led vs parent-led communication22:30 – When parents should step in25:00 – What memorable athletes consistently do28:00 – Real stories from past recruits31:00 – How to stand out at tournaments34:00 – Final advice for athletes navigating the processConnect 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...