45: Why June 15th Doesn't Decide Your Recruiting Future

What if June 15th wasn't a verdict on your future, but just one date on a much longer calendar?With June 15th approaching, Susan goes solo to reframe how athletes and families are thinking about the most hyped-up day in volleyball recruiting. She breaks down what June 15th actually is (and isn't), why most athletes won't have a dramatic recruiting breakthrough on that single day, and the silent stories athletes start telling themselves when the day doesn't unfold the way they imagined.Drawing on a concept from her mentor Brooke Castillo, Susan walks through how to make decisions ahead of time about who you want to be, how you want to show up, and what you'll focus on whether things go well or not. She also offers a powerful reframe for any athlete who's been measuring her worth by outcomes instead of actions, and shares the drops-in-a-bucket framework that reminds you why your success in this process is inevitable as long as you don't give up.If June 15th has been weighing on your family, this episode is the deep breath you didn't know you needed before opening day.Chapters00:00 – What June 15th actually is02:00 – June 15th is a day, not a verdict03:30 – The stories we let June 15th mean about us04:30 – Making decisions ahead of time06:00 – Disappointment isn't defeat07:00 – You didn't fail, you just guessed wrong08:00 – Evaluating yourself by actions, not outcomes09:30 – The small wins worth celebrating11:00 – Drops in a bucket: why success is inevitable13:30 – What to remember if June 15th doesn't go your wayConnect 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.