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.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...