40: How the Recruiting Process Actually Works from a Coach’s Perspective (Part 2)

What does recruiting actually look like from the moment a coach sees your name to a final decision?In Part 2, Susan continues her conversation with Chad Koenegstein and Andrew Brown, breaking down how the Division III recruiting process works behind the scenes. They walk through the recruiting funnel, from crowded inboxes to narrowing down a class, and explain how coaches evaluate athletes, the role of visits, and why timing matters.You’ll also hear what athletes are doing well, what makes coaches’ jobs harder, and how being proactive with camps can help you stand out.Chad Koenegstein is the head coach at UC Santa Cruz and a former Colorado College assistant who helped lead three NCAA Tournament teams and coached eight All-Americans.Andrew Brown is the head coach at NYU, where he has built one of the top Division III programs with multiple NCAA Tournament runs and back-to-back Final Four appearances.Chapters00:00 – Where recruiting starts: the inbox01:00 – How many athletes coaches evaluate03:00 – Narrowing down the recruiting funnel05:00 – What makes athletes stand out07:00 – The role of film, camps, and communication09:00 – Why transparency matters in recruiting10:30 – What athletes are doing right12:00 – The role of parents in the process14:00 – How to approach camps strategically16:00 – Why camp experience matters18:00 – Evaluating talent across divisions20:00 – The overlap between D1, D2, and D323:00 – What coaches look for in the right fitBook Mentioned: Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and BeyondConnect with Andrew:Website: https://gonyuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyballInstagram: @nyuwomensvolleyConnect with ChadWebsite: https://goslugs.com/sports/womens-volleyballInstagram: @ucsc_wvbConnect with Susan:Check out the website: www.nxtvb.comFollow on Instagram + TikTok: @hey.susankwww.rallysend.comLooking for a better way to stay organized and manage your recruiting? Check out www.rallysend.com—our go-to recruiting software for athletes, families, and clubs. It streamlines communication with college coaches, saves hours on recruiting outreach, and helps you stay ahead of the biggest challenge in the recruiting process: time.Use code HEYSUSAN to save $5/month on a monthly subscription or $50 off an annual plan.