5: Should You Switch Clubs? The Truth About Choosing Your Team for Next Season

Thinking about switching clubs? Read this before you jump.In this episode, Susan  breaks down the mindset and strategy behind deciding whether to stick with your current club or look for a new one. With tryouts coming up, it’s one of the biggest choices you’ll make for your volleyball journey — and Susan wants to help you get it right.She dives into why there is no “perfect” club, how to balance playing time with long-term growth, and why sometimes the harder path might be the one that builds you into the strongest player. Susan also shares key insights on exposure, tournaments, and recruiting impact so you can weigh your options with confidence instead of stress.Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + why club decisions feel so big02:00 – Volleyball vs. other sports: why club contracts change everything04:00 – The 50/50 rule and why no club is perfect06:30 – The myth of “if I switch, it will be easier”09:00 – Who you become through challenge11:00 – Playing time vs. growth — how to weigh it13:30 – Susan’s personal story about choosing a harder path16:00 – Exposure: what it actually means for recruiting18:30 – The tournaments that matter most for college coaches20:00 – Playing up or down: what coaches really think22:30 – How to set expectations with your club experience25:00 – Final advice for families making club decisionsConnect 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.