4: How to Make the Right Recruiting Decision (And Actually Feel Good About It)

Making a decision about your future shouldn’t feel like pressure—it should feel like power.In this episode, Susan walks athletes and families through one of the most pivotal parts of the recruiting journey: how to make a decision you won’t regret. Whether you're weighing D1 offers, choosing between club teams, or wondering if it’s too late to change your mind—this is the mindset shift you’ve been missing.Learn how to separate desire from obligation, tune out external noise, and get clear on what YOU actually want. Because when your decision is aligned with your values, your vision, and your why—you show up with energy, motivation, and long-term success.Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome: The real reason decision-making feels hard 01:30 – Why athletes struggle with ownership in big choices 03:15 – What most families miss about the “pressure” of offers 05:00 – Desire vs. obligation: how to check your reasons 07:30 – How to know if you’re making a choice out of fear or alignment 10:45 – Staying close to home? Make sure it’s your decision 13:20 – Why loving your reasons = more success and motivation 16:00 – What to do if you feel unsure about your decision 18:00 – “Can I change my mind?” (Yes. Here’s when and how.) 21:30 – The difference between immaturity and growth 24:00 – Verbal commitments, coaching changes, and new info 27:15 – Final thoughts: how to stay grounded in your choiceConnect 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...