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Under the Hat with Kara Hill
by Vballrecruiter
Kara Hill is the Director of the Red Hat Games and owner of Vballrecruiter.com. Kara, also known as " Vballrecruiter" across social media or the "lady in the red hat" has built a brand with over 1 million followers. She owns a business helping student athletes through the recruiting process. She recently began offering social media marketing services to help athletes build their brand and take advantage of NIL or Name, Image and Likeness. She has a passion for educating families on recruiting and marketing.
Episodes
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The Transfer Portal: How to Navigate It Without Burning Bridges or Making Emotion-Driven Mistakes
In this episode of Under the Hat, Kara and Coach Sam tackle one of the most misunderstood — and most emotional — topics in college volleyball: transferring. This is not a “jump in the portal” pep talk. It's the opposite. We walk through: Why the fall semester is NOT enough time to judge a fit...
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Under the Hat | Player of the Year Spotlight: Amari Frazier
In this episode of the Under the Hat Player of the Year Spotlight Series, we're joined by Amari Frazier — a 6'3" Class of 2028 outside hitter/right side from Xavier College Prep, one of Arizona's top high school programs. Amari talks about what it's like being part of a state title–contending…
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Under the Hat — featuring Layli Ostovar
She's not just one of the most decorated high school players in the country — she's a student of the game, a silent force, and a mirror for what's possible when preparation meets poise. In this episode, we sit down with five-star USC commit and modern-day modern-day legend Layli Ostovar. From her...
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️ Under the Hat | Player of the Year Spotlight: Jocelyn Samuels
In this episode of the Under the Hat Player of the Year Spotlight Series, we sit down with rising setter Jocelyn Samuels — a 2028 standout repping Harrisburg High School and Kairos Elite. We talk about everything from growing up in South Dakota and finding her rhythm as a setter, to what fuels…
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Under the Hat with Finley Kryskowiak
In this Player of the Year Spotlight, Kara Hill and Chris Tobolski go Under the Hat with Finley Krystkowiak — outside hitter for Torrey Pines High School and Wave Volleyball Club, and future Penn State Nittany Lion. They talk about Torrey Pines' incredible season, leadership through competition,...
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Under the Hat with Sydney Whisenton
In this episode of the Under the Hat Podcast, we sit down with Sydney Whisenton — a 2028 setter-opposite from Cornerstone Christian and Alamo 16 National — and a standout nominee in our Player of the Year Spotlight Series. Sydney takes us behind the scenes of her journey: from early club days to...
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Under the Hat with Peyton Heatherly
We're kicking off the VBallRecruiter Player of the Year Spotlight Series with a setter who's got fire in her veins and roots in the game — Peyton Heatherly of Mother McAuley. In this episode, Peyton gets real about: What it took to earn a varsity spot as a freshman Growing up in a volleyball…
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Before You Enter The Portal
The transfer portal feels like a fresh start — but for most athletes, it's anything but simple. In this episode, Kara Hill and Coach Sam Wolinski go deeper than timelines and tactics to explore what really needs to happen before you decide to leave. From handling tough conversations with your...
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Roster Spots, Redshirts & Reality Checks
The rules are changing — again. In this episode, Kara Hill and Sam talk through the proposed “5-in-5” eligibility shift and what it really means for families navigating the recruiting process. We break down: Why recruiting classes are about to get smaller What this means for underclassmen How to...
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Victory Lap: Inside 5 State Championship Runs
From adding to a dynasty, to an improbable upset and the taste of redemption, Vballrecruiter.com takes you on the journey of 5 state champions from around the country.
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Crowning a Champion: Byron Nelson Reigns Supreme
Chris Tobolski breaksdown why and how Byron Nelson was named Vballrecruiter.com's 2024 High School National Champion
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Getting Ready for the Durango Fall Classic 2024
Christopher Tobolski, head writer at Vballrecruiter.com, gets into detail about the history of the Durango Fall Classic!
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Post Thanksgiving and Upcoming Clinics!
The Travel team is back together talking about thier favorite thanksgiving memories and some upcoming plans for our Elite ID clinics!
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Getting ready for Thanksgiving
The Vballrecruiter travel team talks about their upcoming Thanksgiving plans and some current events!
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The Travel Team dives deep into the Windy City!
Following up last weeks episode; The Travel Team takes a deep dive into our adventures in Chicago and start to prepare for whats to come!
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Swamp Tours & The Windy City!
The Vballrecruiter Travel Team recounts their adventures leading up to their 26 day long Journey to Florida and The Windy City.
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Week 3 of catching up with the travel team
The travel team comes together for week 3 to highlight some of our favorite and most memorable stories.
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The Travel team throughout the year!
The Vballrecruiter Travel team comes together again to continue sharing their wacky misadventures!
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The Travel team comes together!
The Vballrecruiter travel team comes together to talk about all of our adventures around the country while we travel to see Volleyball. Featuring: Kara, Coach Sam, Chief Editor Chris Tobolski, Writer and Content Creator Christi Phillips, and Content Creator and Producer Derek Reyes!
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Interview with Jeanne Rankin
On this episode of Under The Hat, Kara interviews Jeanne Rankin! She's the assistant director of speed, strength and conditioning at Coastal Carolina; She takes Kara on a journey into her past talking about her background in playing multiple sports and explaining how she was able to move up in a...
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Interview with Kara Loker
On this episode of Under The Hat: Kara interviews, Kara Loker founder and CEO of TUFF SOX. Kara L. shares her journey creating the product with her family while also raising her own athletes.
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Interview with Anne Marie
On this episode of Under The Hat: Kara interviews Anne Marie, a volleyball mom sharing her experinces going through the recruiting process with her first child and what she now knows restarting the process with her second.
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Interview with Alexis White
On this episode of Under The Hat: Kara interviews Alexis White, going through her story and the creation of A-list tutoring, as well as her growth in being the college expert on tik tok.
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Interview with Felicia Lewis
I really loved this interview with Felicia Lewis. She has 3 awesome boys who played Division 1 Football. It was great to hear about life on the other side. She shared her isnpiring story now that her children are grown.
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Interview with Kevin Pratte
On this episode of Under the Hat, Kara talks to Kevin Pratte about what is happening in the men's volleyball game around the country.
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Interview with TJ Sanders
Kara interviews 2 time Olympian TJ Sanders from Team Canada. TJ offers a unique 1-on-1 mentorship with aspiring setters from around the world. He speaks about his passion to educate setters and his work with Noezybuckets.
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Interview with Dustin Watten
In this episode, Kara interviews Dustin Watten. A pro volleyball player, social media influencer and coach who offers a series training courses at dustingwatten.com.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kara Hill is the Director of the Red Hat Games and owner of Vballrecruiter.com. Kara, also known as " Vballrecruiter" across social media or the "lady in the red hat" has built a brand with over 1 million followers. She owns a business helping student athletes through the recruiting process. She recently began offering social media marketing services to help athletes build their brand and take advantage of NIL or Name, Image and Likeness. She has a passion for educating families on recruiting and marketing.
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Kara Hill is the Director of the Red Hat Games and owner of Vballrecruiter.com. Kara, also known as " Vballrecruiter" across social media or the "lady in the red hat" has built a brand with over 1 million followers. She owns a business helping student athletes through the recruiting process. She...
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